Maj Gen Sultani Makenga, Military Coordinator AFC/M23, and Maj Gen Ibrahim M Mhona during agreement signing in Goma. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reached an agreement with M23 rebels to facilitate the withdrawal of SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) troops and equipment from Goma. A communique was signed in … Read more
Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region’s major city, the U.N. said on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT The UN also expressed concerns over executions it learned were carried out by the rebels which came after a major escalation of their years-long rebellion in the mineral-rich region. U.N. spokesman … Read more
South Africa Warns Rwanda Over DRC Troop Attacks Tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as South African peacekeepers face mounting casualties. At least 13 South African soldiers have been killed in recent clashes with M23 rebels, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a stern warning to Rwanda. Defence Minister Angie Motshekga … Read more
SANDF members are engaged in a life-and-death struggle against M23 rebels that have surrounded their base in the DRC. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. … Read more