Tag: DRC

France’s colonial legacy fuels conflict in the DRC

The DRC’s struggles, exacerbated by French imperialism and greed for minerals, highlight…

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Ceasefire in DRC as ‘hundreds’ protest in Pretoria [PICS]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to keep providing support to the DRC…

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‘SA soldiers did not die protecting business interests in DRC’

Appearing before the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, SANDF chief…

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DRC peace mission is essential for SADC stability

South Africa's role in the DRC peace mission goes beyond tragedy; it’s…

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Only diplomacy can end DRC crisis, says security expert

With 14 South African soldiers killed in the DRC, experts say a…

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Calls to scale down military role at Sona out of respect for SA troops in DRC

South African troops remain deployed in the DRC despite concerns they lack…

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‘Rebels control troops exit’ from DRC

South African Nation Defence Force (SANDF) spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini denied that SA…

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Another SANDF soldier dies in the DRC

This brings to 14 the number of soldiers that have been killed…

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SADC leaders condemn attacks in DRC and vow to respond

13 South African soldiers were killed as the M23 rebels captured most…

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‘SA must withdraw from DRC’: Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to pull soldiers out of DRC

Calls to withdraw SA troops from the DRC intensify as experts warn…

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