DRC

United Africans Transformation says SA Soldiers Shouldn’t Be Used in Unnecessary Conflicts

United Africans Transformation says soldiers of the South African National Defence Force should not be used as pawns in conflicts that do not directly serve South Africa’s interests. Fourteen soldiers died in conflicts with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The party's spokesperson, Mighty Mabula, says if government wants to deploy troops, it must be done with proper planning:

12 February, 2025

Oshiwambo

Omupresidet wa Malawi Lazarus Chakwera apula etanga leameno loshilongo shaye lidjemo moDRC

Omupresidet wa Malawi Lazarus Chakwera okwa yandja elombwelo ketanga laye lokwaamena oshilongo li lilongekide okudjamo moushilo wa Democratic Republic of Congo. Etanga leameno la Malawi ola tuminwe koshilongo DRC omudo wadileko. President Chakwera metumwalaka laye talombwele oo eli commander wetanga leameno la Malawi opo eli longekide oku kufamo omatanga oshilongo mo DRC, osho tati oshili oshitopolwa shoku fimaneka noku dulika kelombwelo la yandjwa loku yeeka oilwifo noku pala yoo ondjila […]

6 February, 2025

Africa

Malawi Orders Troop Withdrawal from DRC

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has instructed the country's defense forces to start preparations for the withdrawal of its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement issued on Wednesday in Reuters' reports.The Malawian troops are part of a Southern African regional bloc mission aimed at assisting the DRC in combating armed insurgents. The military mission was extended late last year by the regional bloc.

6 February, 2025

Africa

“Goma Call for Peace” Demands Ceasefire in DRC

The Goma Call for Peace has been launched to demand an immediate ceasefire and protection for civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anglican bishop of Goma, Martin Gordon, highlighted the immense suffering following the M23 rebels taking control of the city, which has resulted in over 900 deaths. Gordon calls for an end to the fighting, withdrawal of foreign forces, and renewed peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC:

6 February, 2025

Africa

UN warns of a health emergency in the DRC

United Nations humanitarian agencies are warning of a region-wide health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the city". Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York.

30 January, 2025

Africa

South African Unions Call for Review of Military Missions in DRC

The Federation of Unions of South Africa is calling for a thorough assessment of all missions where South African National Defence Force soldiers are deployed. This is to ensure adequate resources and their safety. Thirteen SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fedusa says it hopes this loss of life would serve as a wake-up call for the […]

30 January, 2025

Africa

South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately

30 January, 2025

Africa

S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile

S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […]

30 January, 2025

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US calls for immediate truce as violence escalates in Goma, DRC

MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan The United States has called for an immediate truce in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the city of Goma struggles under the ongoing assault by M23 rebels. A top United Nations official has warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating, with hospitals overwhelmed, dead bodies in the streets, and a sharp increase in sexual violence, rape, and looting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

29 January, 2025