South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and …
23 hours ago · 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. The actual deployment has fallen ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the recent …
Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the result of an escalation by the rebel group, M23 and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) engaging the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC ...
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
2 days ago · We import a lot of minerals… from the DRC so South Africa has an interest in a peaceful DRC," he told the BBC. While Monusco's mission has largely been about peacekeeping, escalating tensions in ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Remarks on recent developments in …
3 days ago · South Africa’s military presence in the eastern DRC is not a declaration of war against any country or state. The members of the South African National Defence Force that are in the DRC are part of both SADC and United Nations efforts to bring peace and protect thousands of lives that are constantly threatened by the conflict in the DRC.
Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
2 days ago · South Africa is, so far, resisting calls from the Democratic Republic of the Congo for reinforcements after Goma fell to M23 rebels and 13 South African troops died in clashes for control of the ...
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
1 day ago · Thirteen soldiers from South Africa, deployed as part of a regional peacekeeping force, have been killed since the Rwandan-backed M23 militia last week launched an assault on Goma, the capital of ...
Cyril Ramaphosa calls on SA to rally behind SANDF troops in DRC
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President Cyril Ramaphosa shares remarks on recent …
3 days ago · South Africa’s military presence in the eastern DRC is not a declaration of war against any country or state. The members of the South African National Defence Force that are in the DRC are part of both SADC and United Nations efforts to bring peace and protect thousands of lives that are constantly threatened by the conflict in the DRC.
South Africans called to rally behind SANDF troops in the DRC
2 days ago · “South Africa’s military presence in the eastern DRC is not a declaration of war against any country or state. The members of the South African National Defence Force that are in the DRC are part of both SADC and United Nations efforts to bring peace and protect thousands of lives that are constantly threatened by the conflict in the DRC ...
Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC ...
Feb 15, 2024 · South Africa is deploying thousands of troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help the country resist rebel attacks which are driving one of Africa’s most serious humanitarian...