Southern African forces to leave DR Congo

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu. South Africa's deployment was heavily criticised by the public and opposition following the killing of its soldiers.
DR Congo and rebels to begin peace talks
DR CONGO: Peace talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and M23 rebels will begin on March 18, Angola announced on Wednesday, as it attempts to mediate a long-term ceasefire in the conflict-torn Central African nation.
African blocs want ceasefire, peace in eastern DR Congo ‘as soon as possible’: South African president
To address global instability and insecurity, we have decided to launch a dedicated EU-South Africa, peace, security and defense dialog,’ says European Council president - Anadolu Ajansı
Southern African Development Community pulls peacekeepers from DR Congo
Southern African countries are to pull their peacekeepers out of DR Congo. The troops were sent to help Kinshasa rein in the M23 rebels but failed to prevent them from seizing eastern towns in a
SADC troop withdrawal from DR Congo long overdue: South African defence expert
A defence and security expert has welcomed the decision by the South African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC), saying the troops were no longer serving any purpose in the conflict-ridden country.
Southern Africa bloc ends military mission in DR Congo
The southern African regional bloc decided Thursday to end its military deployment to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where it lost more than a dozen soldiers in conflict in January.The 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) took the decision at a virtual summit on the conflict in the area that has seen some three decades of unrest and claimed millions of lives.
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DR Congo crisis: Nduhungirehe slams G7 ministers for ‘overlooking’ Rwanda’s concerns
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has condemned allegations by G7 foreign ministers that Rwanda supported the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, saying ...
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Trump to DR Congo's rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal [analysis]
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels and ...
Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the ...
Congo's mineral offer to US raises questions of ownership amid bloody civil war, major China presence
The DRC seeks to offer key minerals to the U.S., but rebel forces and China largely control access to these vital rare earth resources, which are said to be worth trillions of dollars.
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World News in Brief: Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo, global trade update, elections in CAR, Pakistan train hijack
Fresh fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has displaced tens of thousands of families, with children ...
UN Establishes Mechanism To Investigate Atrocities In DR Congo
In February 2025, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution agreeing to establish a fact-finding mission on the ...
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‘Peace talks’ between M23 rebels and DR Congo to start in Angola on March 18
Direct peace talks” between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo are set to start in Luanda on March 18, Angola’s ...
DR Congo battles mpox epidemic amid conflict in the east
Nurses are administering medicine to Mpox patients at a tent in Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the area ...
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Regional ministers hasten search for DR Congo's elusive peace
East African Community ministers of foreign affairs and defence on Saturday, March 15, underscored the urgent need for a unified regional approach, reinforcing the role of strategic partnerships in ...