insert_link Africa COPE talks on the tragic loss of SANDF soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Congress of the People says the tragic loss of South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demands a clear and comprehensive strategy from president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect the lives of military personnel. This comes as 13 SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. COPE’s, Teboho Loate, says although Ramaphosa has called for a ceasefire in response to the escalating […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game: today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Ruto Calls Urgent EAC Summit on DRC Crisis Kenyan President William Ruto, in his capacity as chairperson of the East African Community, has convened an extraordinary summit to address the rising violence in eastern DRC. He stressed the importance of diplomacy over military intervention and called for dialogue to resolve the conflict. The emergency meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, will bring together Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa South African Union Giwusa Condemns SANDF’s ‘Imperialist’ Role in DRC S.A Union Giwusa says it is absolutely clear that, what it calls, the South African National Defence Force's adventure in Democratic Republic of Congo is imperialist in its class character, aims and purpose. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says the DRC is home to over 445-trillion-rand's worth of natural resources. He says it is the country's mineral riches which has attracted imperialist vultures from all over the world: today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa In S.A, SCOPA Slams Govt Over SANDF Deaths in DRC S.A's Parliament's standing committee on Public Accounts has criticised government neglect of the Defence Ministry after 13 SANDF soldiers died in clashes with M23 rebels in the DRC. SCOPA chairperson Songezo Zibi highlighted the dire consequences of inadequate support in active conflict zones: today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Protesters Target Embassies Amid DRC Crisis Demonstrators in Kinshasa attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States, condemning international inaction over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, gunfire echoed through parts of Goma as Congolese troops clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan forces. The eastern city has turned into a battleground since fighters from the Tutsi-led M23 armed group and Rwandan troops entered central Goma on Sunday night. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Perennial war in DRC a scorn at Africa’s sovereignty By Mike Omuodo A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message—a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis. Curious, I opened the attachment. It was a photo of some of the carnage in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—to be precise, the photo of corpses of those killed […] today29 January, 2025
insert_link Africa UN Security Council pledges full support to peacekeepers in the DRC The United Nations Security Council on Monday pledged its full support for UN peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as fighting in the DRC intensified in recent days. In a statement, the council says attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. Six UN peacekeepers have been killed since the fighting with M23 rebels escalated. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. today28 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia Urges International Support Amid DRC Crisis The Namibian government is concerned about the worsening security situation in the eastern DRC, stressing the potential for regional conflict if a diplomatic resolution is not achieved soon. According to Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Namibia calls for humanitarian aid to reach the affected populations and supports the African Union's appeal for global assistance. today28 January, 2025
