Congolese in Cape Town mark DRC’s Independence Day with sombre march to Parliament
Dozens gathered in Cape Town to commemorate DRC’s Independence Day while raising alarm over continued conflict in eastern Congo.
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SANDF death toll continues to rise in DRC war
The SANDF death toll in the DRC has risen to 14 after another soldier succumbed to his injuries.
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SANDF still active in ‘peacekeeping’ as M23 advances towards Bukavu
M23 rebels are advancing towards Bukavu, raising fears of a wider conflict. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says SANDF troops remain active in DRC peacekeeping efforts.
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SANDF white flag was no surrender to M23, top official confirms
SANDF has denied surrendering to M23 rebels after a viral video showed troops raising a white flag in Goma.
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What’s happening in DRC? – Here’s everything you must know
M23 rebels seize Goma in DRC, forcing thousands to flee. Nine SANDF soldiers among peacekeepers killed in escalating violence. Here’s the history of the conflict and the latest updates.
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DR Congo war: SANDF soldiers killed in mortar bomb attack
Two SANDF soldiers were killed in a mortar bomb attack that targeted a South African continent military base in Eastern Congo.
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Congo volcano: Mount Nyiragongo eruption leaves 15 dead
Thousands of families are displaced after a volcano erupted in Goma, DRC, leaving at least 15 dead.