Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the recent …
2 days ago · 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 warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault
21 hours 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 …
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.
Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
1 day 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 African troops in DRC are not part of the battle, and
1 day ago · South Africa has reiterated its call for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following intense fighting in the eastern region of the country. The South African government also sought to lower concerns for the life of South African soldiers by saying the army had not been in combat or under attack for the last two days.
South Africans called to rally behind SANDF troops in the DRC
1 day 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 ...
SA won’t withdraw troops from war-torn DRC – Lamola
1 day ago · This is not a bilateral agreement between South Africa and the DRC—it is a multilateral engagement that requires collective decision-making. "South Africa is operating under the mandates of SADC ...
South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on …
Jan 3, 2024 · The SADC mission in the DRC – which carries the acronym (SAMIDRC) – is expected to replace the East African Community Regional Force and help the national security forces in fighting...
South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on …
Jan 5, 2024 · The SADC mission in the DRC – which carries the acronym (SAMIDRC) – is expected to replace the East African Community Regional Force and help the national security forces in fighting especially the M23 rebels, a group allegedly supported by Rwanda.