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South Africa navigates a diplomatic tightrope to bring troops’ remains home from eastern DRC
The 14 SANDF members killed in the DRC were reportedly being repatriated on Friday, 8 February, passing through Rwanda, which the South African government had initially opposed.
South Africa: What does Ramaphosa have to win — or lose — in the DRC crisis?
Relations between Rwanda and South Africa have soured as security deteriorates in eastern DR Congo. As the violence escalates ...
The Africa Report7h
DRC: At their first rally in Goma, AFC’s Corneille Nangaa and M23 promise people freedom
On 6 February, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) – which includes the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda – held a rally in Goma, ...
The Africa Report7h
‘We will not be bullied,’ says Ramaphosa after Trump administration targets South Africa
Clear battle lines between South Africa’s Government of National Unity and US President Donald Trump’s new administration ...
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SA Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers in DRC as President Ramaphosa Calls for Lasting Peace
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Ramaphosa paid tribute to the soldiers, emphasizing their bravery in defending ...
South Africa and the DRC forge economic relations amid Rwanda confrontation
South Africa and DRC announce their first inauguration of the Chamber of Commerce, Crafts, and Services to boost bilateral ...
Daily Monitor5d
South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
Read more: South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on what it's up against The M23 rebel group, which is supported by Rwanda, has committed a wide range of atrocities in ...
Who is looting DRC's minerals? Paul Kagame points fingers at South Africa and Europe
President Paul Kagame was asked by CNN if his country is looting minerals in DRC and he said the people benefitting from the ...
AllAfrica.com1d
Rwanda Accuses South Africa of Helping Tshisekedi 'Kill His Own People', Pursuing Mining Interests in DR Congo
Rwanda has criticized South Africa's military involvement in eastern DR Congo, accusing Pretoria of fighting on the behalf of ...
allAfrica.com on MSN2d
In DRC, a durable solution means addressing justice
The South African National Defence Force confirmed on 27 January that three more soldiers had been killed in fighting near ...
AllAfrica.com on MSN7h
Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy
Analysis - As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.
Daily Monitor5d
South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
The SADC mission in the DRC was authorised to have 5,000 troops from Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania. The actual deployment has fallen far short of this number. As of late January 2025 ...