Congo eastern DRC Stories

South African troops are dying in DRC: Why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Conversation  |  Feb 02, 2025

Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.

SADC leaders agree to joint meeting with EAC over eastern DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 01, 2025

The decision follows a proposal from the East African Community (EAC) during its summit earlier in the week, signalling an effort to align regional ap...

Foreign mercenaries on duty in Democratic Republic of Congo
DW News  |  Dec 11, 2024

Retired military officers from Europe protect the DRC capital of North Kivu from falling to Rwandan-backed rebels. The job is well paid but soldiers m...

SADC heads of state meet in Zimbabwe over Eastern DRC crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2024

The leaders are expected to receive an update on the progress of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC), which was deployed on December 15, 2023, for a...

Militia kills 10 civilians in midnight attack in eastern DR Congo
Reuters  |  Sep 17, 2024

CODECO is one of a myriad of militias fighting over land and resources in eastern DR Congo.

Two aid workers killed in eastern Congo convoy attack
Reuters  |  Jul 02, 2024

Local administrator Alain Kiwewa confirmed the convoy had been attacked and said five of its vehicles had been burned.

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