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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame

Rwanda Exits Central African Economic Bloc Over Congo Row

KIGALI, Rwanda – Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Kigali had expected
June 8, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the deaths of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in the DRC as a reminder of the high cost of peacekeeping

Ramaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers Killed

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa’s military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, calling it a “noble mission” during a memorial service in Tshwane for 14 soldiers killed in January clashes with M23 rebels. South Africa has deployed 2,000
February 14, 2025
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South African Soldier Killed, 13 Injured in DRC Skirmish

In a confrontation with the M23 rebel group in Sake, eastern DRC, one South African soldier lost his life while 13 others sustained injuries, reports the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The clash resulted in damage to two military vehicles. The
June 2, 2024

DR Congo election chief sworn in after disputed nomination

Democratic Republic of Congo’s constitutional court on Tuesday swore in an electoral commission chief whose contested nomination threatens to weaken President Felix Tshisekedi’s ruling coalition. Denis Kadima takes over as president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), with the heavy task
October 27, 2021

Three Ebola workers killed in DR Congo deadly attack

Three health workers fighting to curb the spread of the Ebola virus in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been killed and four others critically injured after an attack by armed groups in the restive Ituri province. Tedros
November 28, 2019
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