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AfricaRwanda-DRC peace deal signed but rebels absent from accord
South AfricaSANDF Troops Return Home from DRC Peacekeeping Mission- AfricaRwanda Exits Central African Economic Bloc Over Congo RowKIGALI, 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 to assume the…June 8, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF Denies Troops Disarmed During Rwanda TransitJOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The South African National Defence Force has strongly denied claims that its soldiers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo were disarmed while passing through Rwanda, following a Sunday City Press article alleging troops returned without weapons. SANDF…May 26, 2025
- South AfricaSecond phase of SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC beginsJOHANNESBURG — The second phase of withdrawing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, following directives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The withdrawal process started on Tuesday, with the SANDF…May 4, 2025
- AfricaCongo bans Kabila's party amid treason allegationsThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), founded by former President Joseph Kabila, over alleged collaboration with the M23 rebel group. The government has also charged Kabila with high treason and ordered the seizure of his…April 21, 2025
- PoliticsEFF Supports SADC Troop Withdrawal from DRCThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) decision to end the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and initiate a phased troop withdrawal. Announced during an Extraordinary SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, the decision…March 14, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers KilledPresident 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 troops as part of United…February 14, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF Names 14 Soldiers Killed in DRC Combat MissionThe South African National Defence Force has released the names of 14 soldiers killed during an M23 rebel attack near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The casualties range from staff sergeants to riflemen, representing multiple units within the SANDF peacekeeping mission. Staff Sergeant William…February 2, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF troops under fire as M23 rebels advance in DRCSouth African soldiers face casualties amid intensifying rebel offensive near Goma, prompting calls for military support and transparency. The South African National Defence Union has demanded urgent clarity from SANDF following reports of casualties among South African troops battling M23 rebels…January 25, 2025
