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Belgian Troops Deployed to DRC Amid Rising Tensions

The Belgian government has deployed two military companies to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist in the fight against M23 rebels. While the official stance is that the mission involves combat training, there is growing speculation that Belgian troops may participate directly in the conflict. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat Show, Independent political analyst Luchulumanco Mawisa commented, “Belgium finds itself back in the DRC after having colonised the country. […]

today26 March 2025

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Violence raging in the eastern DRC kills more than 7000 people

By Kouthar Sambo Violence raging in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed more than 7000 people, according to Al Jazeera, many of them civilians, since last month. DRC Prime Minister Prime Minister Judith Suminwa told the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva that the security situation in eastern DRC has reached an alarming level as the Rwanda-backed M23 oppositional forces take over large areas of land, […]

today26 February 2025

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Calls mounting for Defence Minister Angie Motshekga’s resignation

By Rachel Mohamed Several political parties are calling for Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to resign. On Monday, February 10, 2025, Parliament held a special session to discuss the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Action SA has joined the calls for Motshekga's resignation.   Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Action SA MP Athol Trollip stated that the South African National Defence Force […]

today12 February 2025

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SANDF releases names of 14 soldiers killed in the DRC

The South African National Defense Force (SANDF) has released the names of the 14 fallen soldiers who died during and following a battle with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier in the week. Another soldier has, meanwhile, succumbed to their injuries while in hospital in the DRC, increasing the death toll from 13. According to a statement released by the SANDF on Saturday the fallen soldiers’ […]

today2 February 2025

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The DRC rejects Turkey’s intervention efforts

By Kouthar Sambo Protesters criticising international inaction on the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States in Kinshasa. Gunshots also rang out through parts of the besieged city of Goma, where Congolese soldiers have clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan troops. The main city in the eastern DRC has become a battleground since opposition forces from the […]

today29 January 2025

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International News

Ramaphosa, Kagame Call for Ceasefire in DRC Conflict

By Rachel Mohamed President Cyril Ramaphosa and Rwandan President Paul Kagame recently addressed the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As M23 rebels and the DRC army dispute vie for control of Goma, the leaders emphasised the urgency of a ceasefire and peace talks. This discussion comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers near Goma last […]

today28 January 2025

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International News

DRC mountain collapse unveils copper reserves and ignites debate on exploitation

A mountain collapse in the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has uncovered massive copper reserves, sparking discussions about resource exploitation, environmental impact, and the shadow of colonialism. Footage of the dramatic event has gone viral, with many online jokingly warning about the need to protect the newfound copper from foreign interests. Independent Political Analyst Luchulumanco Mawisa weighed in on the incident and noted the broader implications […]

today20 November 2024

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Body of SA peacekeeper in DRC to be repatriated on Saturday

The body of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member deployed with the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping mission killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this week will be repatriated to South Africa on Saturday. Sergeant Vusi Mabena was killed on Sunday when he was struck by a sniper bullet after the Oryx helicopter he was traveling in, along with members of an SANDF aviation unit, came […]

today11 February 2023

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International News

Suspected ADF attack in DRC village kills more than 20 civilians

More than 20 civilians have been killed in an attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to local authorities. Authorities on Saturday blamed the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group for the attack the previous evening, saying its fighters first attacked a rival group of Congolese militia members before killing inhabitants in the village of Lisasa. Local administrator Donat Kibwana, from the Beni […]

today1 November 2020

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