SADC

SAMIDRC troops to withdraw by road through Rwanda

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Reopening Goma Airport is a short term aim of a joint EAC/SADC effort to end fighting in eastern DR Congo. Withdrawal of the terminated Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – to start on as yet unspecified date – will be by road. This is a point from discussion … Read more

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

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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