Southern African forces to leave DR Congo

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu. South Africa's deployment was heavily criticised by the public and opposition following the killing of its soldiers.
Southern African Leaders Announce Troop Withdrawal from Eastern DR Congo Amid Escalating Conflict
Southern African leaders have announced the phased withdrawal of regional troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have kille
Southern African Bloc to Withdraw Troops From Congo in Phases
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said on Thursday that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated the mandate of its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo and decided on a "phased withdrawal".
Southern African bloc to scale down military presence in Congo
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced an end to the mandate of its military deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and will begin a gradual withdrawal of troops.
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SADC withdraws regional force from eastern DRC amid M23 advance
Southern African Development Community (SADC) have resolved to withdraw a regional peacekeeping force from the Democratic ...
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Bishops express concern Congo’s war could unravel into a regional conflict
As the conflict continues to ravage the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, bishops are warning about the real possibility ...
Mob attacks surge in rebel-held east Congo city Bukavu
At least 11 people were killed in attacks over the past day in the rebel-held Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu as ...
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What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’
known in Congo as Banyamulenge, from discrimination. Image Thousands of abandoned machetes collected at the border of Rwanda and Tanzania in 1994, where Hutus fleeing Rwanda were allowed to cross ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels control key city, Congo’s government says
the M23 seized the strategic city of Goma and its airport on the northern tip of the lake, after overpowering Congo’s army, its allied militias and peacekeepers from South Africa, Tanzania ...
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
Angola has acted as a mediator in the conflict in eastern Congo, which escalated in late January when the Rwanda-backed rebels advanced and took control of the strategic eastern Congo city of Goma. In ...