M23 Rebels

Kagame Accuses Ramaphosa of Distorting DRC Talks

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting and lying about the issues they discussed on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He alleged that Ramaphosa had privately admitted that South African troops killed in the DRC were not attacked by the M23 rebels but by the Congolese military, FARDC. This comes after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of supporting M23. Kagame says South Africa is […]

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

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 […]

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

South Africa Urges Rwanda’s M23 to Cease Hostilities and Withdraw from DRC

South Africa Permanent Representative at the United Nations ambassador, Mathu Joyini, has called for Rwanda’s M23 to immediately cease all hostile actions and withdraw from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after 13 soldiers including nine South African National Defence Force members were killed in clashes with M23 rebels. Addressing the UN Security Council emergency meeting on Sunday, Joyini said it is crucial for the Rwanda Defence Forces […]

27 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