DRC

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:

29 January, 2025

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:

29 January, 2025

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.

28 January, 2025

Africa

DA Urges Minister to Brief Parliament on DRC Crisis

The DA is calling on minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to urgently brief Parliament on the deteriorating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after M23 rebels in the eastern DRC killed nine South African National Defence Force soldiers last week. The DA’s, Chris Hattingh, says a detailed report to members of Parliament will help determine how best to withdraw the SANDF from the […]

27 January, 2025

Africa

Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced in Congo for Illegal Mining Activities

A Congolese court has sentenced three Chinese citizens to seven years in prison for being caught with gold bars and $400,000 in cash, convicted of illegal activities related to the artisanal mining sector. According to Reuters, these individuals are the first Chinese nationals to face trial since the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified efforts to curb unlicensed mining in its conflict-ridden eastern regions.

16 January, 2025

Oshiwambo

Etukuko lomukifi uheshiivike watwaalela eemwenyo dovanhu mo DRC

Ovanhu vefike po 79 okwa lopotwa vaxulifa omolwo omuKifi uheshiivike oo una omadidiliko afa eshikisha mombuwanhu uninginino woshilongo Democratic Republic of Congo. Oshikundaneki sho BBC news osha lopota kutya, uministry wonghalo nawa noudjolowele mo DRC, owati ovanhu vahapu ovo vaxulifa oveli pokati komido 15 no 18. Olopota yoikundaneki oyati omuvalu wovanhu vedulife po 300 ovaningwa oihakanwa. Ovo vaningwa oihakanwa ovena omadidiliko ngaashi, oshoombo, omutwe, omayulu taashishisha, tava kolola, novena oupyakadi […]

5 December, 2024

Oshiwambo

Ya thika po 10 ya dhipagwa koorebel muutokelo wa DRC

Aantu ya thika 10 oya dhipagwa,omanga yalwe ya kwatwapo ombabyona muuzilo wa DRC kaakwiita yuukulo yiimanga ko IS Omupopiliko gopakwiita Max Hazukay okwati oorebel okuza mo Allied Democratic Forces odha ponokele omudhingoloko Batangi Mbau mo North Kivu mosondaaha,noku tomeka omulilo omagumbo gontumba. Muutokelo wa DRC omwa kala mwa taalela omakuyunguto uule woomvula,sho oongundu dha konda 120 tadhi kondjele oonkondo,evi,noonzo dhilwe,omanga dhimwe tadhi kambadhala oku popila iigwana yawo.’Dhimwe odha kala noku […]

3 December, 2024

Africa

Five killed in DRC’s South Kivu fighting

At least five people have been killed in clashes between Congolese government forces and fighters of a militia known as Twirwaneho in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting broke out on Friday in South Kivu province and continued over the weekend.

2 December, 2024

Oshiwambo

Ehangano lyuundjolowele muuyuni olyati etukuko lyo Mpox onkee tali tsikile okukala eipulo lyopaulumompumbwe lyuuhaku wopashigwana

O Africa news oya lopota kutya Africa oye unene enenevi lya dhengwa . IIlongo 19 oya lopota iipotha yo Mpox okuza petameko lyomumvo. Canada naye okwa koleke wo oshipotha shotango sho Clade 1,niipotha oya kwatakanithwa komalweendo miilongo mbyoka ya gumwa ketukuko. DRC onkee oye a dhengwa unene ko Mpox. Omalelo ogati aantu ya konda 50 000 oya tuntilwa miitopolwa moka muna iipotha oyindji. Nepangelo olya thaneka oku […]

26 November, 2024