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Rwanda grants SADC troops safe passage from DR Congo conflict zone
Rwanda grants SADC troops safe passage from DR Congo conflict zone
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

The mission encountered significant setbacks, including the loss of 20 soldiers and being pinned down by M23 fighters. A deal struck in March between...

Active-duty Romanian soldiers worked as mercenaries in DR Congo, probe reveals
Active-duty Romanian soldiers worked as mercenaries in DR Congo, probe reveals
Amina Wako  |  Apr 06, 2025

All seven active-duty personnel, including two non-commissioned officers and five professional soldiers, took parental leave between 2023 and 2025. Du...

SADC and AFC/M23 talks agree on troop withdrawal, airport reopening
SADC and AFC/M23 talks agree on troop withdrawal, airport reopening
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

AFC/M23 will also coordinate the freedom of movement for the withdrawing troops according to the agreed principles.

SADC backs Zambia's Samuel Maimbo for AfDB Presidency
SADC backs Zambia's Samuel Maimbo for AfDB Presidency
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 19, 2024

The endorsement came during the 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC leaders in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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