South Africa, Congo

Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations.
South Africa repatriates 127 soldiers from DR Congo
The South African military on Wednesday completed the evacuation of no fewer than 127 troops from the front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, four of whom were critically wounded.
Injured South African peacekeepers return home from conflict-hit DR Congo
M23, one of several armed groups operating in eastern Congo, resurfaced in late 2021 and captured the city of Bukavu last week after seizing Goma in January, leading to the deaths of more than 7,000 people this year, according to Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka.
Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo
Eastern and Southern African countries are looking into the possibility of deploying troops to secure areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo now under M23 rebel control, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
127 South African soldiers repatriated for medical treatment
More than 100 South African soldiers have been repatriated for medical treatment following their deployment in the DRC.
DR Congo crisis: SADC soldiers repatriated through Rwanda
A group of close to 200 soldiers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), who have been fighting in eastern DR Congo, were repatriated after they were given passage through Rwanda on Monday,
Wounded South African soldiers return home from DR Congo
By AFPJOHANNESBURG - South African troops seriously wounded in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have returned home for treatment, the military said on Tuesday.M23 fighters have captured swathes of eastern DRC despite military support provided by several countries,
Legends and newborns: Africa's top shots
On Wednesday, a boy attempts to outrun his opponents on a sandy football pitch in Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan.
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Evacuated Peacekeepers: A Critical Mission in Congo's Turmoil
South African peacekeepers injured in eastern Congo have been evacuated by the UN. Situated in Goma, a city controlled by M23 ...
70 Christians beheaded in African country by ISIS-aligned militants, groups say; world mostly silent
Reports indicate that 70 Christians were beheaded by Islamic militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The group ...
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A silent genocide is unfolding in Congo, church sources warn
A "silent genocide" — mimicking the Rwandan one of 1994 — is occurring in eastern Congo, said some Catholic Church sources, ...
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South Africa Repatriates Over 120 Soldiers From DR Congo
More than 7,000 people have been killed in the fighting since January, DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka said.
DR Congo: Police Switches Allegiance to M23, Tshisekedi Calls for Unity Govt |Firstpost Africa |N18G
Police Switches Allegiance to M23, Tshisekedi Calls for Unity Govt | Firstpost Africa | N18G Hundreds of officers from DR Congo’s police have switched their allegiance to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
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A further 127 SA military personnel flown back from DR Congo
All told 127 SA National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel are now back in South Africa receiving medical and other care ...
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UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict
The UK will soon impose sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has seized territory in ...