insert_link South Africa DA renewes call for South African Defence Force withdrawal from the DRC The DA has renewed its call for the South African Defence Force withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo after the death of the soldiers. DA spokesperson Chris Hattingh criticised the SANDF’s lack of communication and questioned its preparedness, citing years of budget cuts. He demands an end to the deployment amid escalating conflict: todayJanuary 27, 2025 14
insert_link Africa Apple Denies Using Conflict Minerals And Cuts Supply Ties with Congo Apple has strongly refuted claims of using conflict minerals in its products, announcing earlier this year that it directed suppliers to cease sourcing tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The company cited escalating conflict in the region as the reason for its decision, according to a statement to Reuters. todayDecember 18, 2024 5