Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest city
Panic and looting sweep through eastern Congo's second-largest city as residents flee by the thousands to escape the advance ...
South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and ...
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As for South Africa, it is time for some critical reflection on the future roles of its military. The equipment shortages and ...
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SA army sends another 800 soldiers to the DRC
Fourteen South African soldiers have already died in fighting. The army has now deployed an additional 700 to 800 troops to ...
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South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
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Remains of 14 South African soldiers returning home in slow repatriation process
Flags are flying half-mast in South Africa as bodies of deceased soldiers are being repatriated, but questions about the ...
South Africa’s crucial role in stabilising the DRC
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Military Ombud makes progress in resolving complaints
The Military Ombud’s Office managed to resolve the vast majority of complaints it received in the 2023/24 financial year, ...
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South Africa's Military Reinforces Beleaguered Congo Mission
An airport employee there confirmed that military planes had landed last week. "We have been informed of a (South African National Defence Force) troop build-up in the area of Lubumbashi.