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Project Thusano, a South African-Cuban training initiative, is rebranded as Project Kgala amidst R1.7 billion in irregular spending. The Department of Defence justifies the change as a necessary continuation of …
Project Thusano Rebranded as Project Kgala Amidst Financial Controversy Read More
South African peacekeepers injured in Congo have been evacuated by the U.N. after fighting with M23 rebels. Reports indicate the arrival of over 100 sick soldiers, including those needing urgent …
Evacuation of Critically Injured South African Soldiers from Congo Read More
South African peacekeepers injured in eastern Congo are evacuated by the UN amid escalating violence from M23 rebels. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, raising concerns about the preparedness …
Evacuation of Critically Injured South African Soldiers Amid Congo Conflict Read More
South Africa has increased its military presence in the DRC with the deployment of 700-800 troops and equipment after losing 14 soldiers to clashes with Rwandan-backed rebels. The intervention aims …
South Africa Enhances Military Footprint in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence attended the repatriation of fallen SANDF soldiers from the DRC on February 13, 2025. Emphasizing collaboration, the committee recognized Uganda’s role in facilitating the …
Defence Committee Repatriates Fallen Soldiers from DRC Read More
The UN Secretary-General urged Rwanda to withdraw troops amid advancing M23 rebels in eastern DRC. Fighting has displaced thousands and resulted in the deaths of international soldiers. The humanitarian crisis …
UN Calls for Rwandan Troop Withdrawal as M23 Rebels Approach Goma Read More
Six peacekeepers from Malawi and South Africa were killed during clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Malawi Defense Force reported the deaths of three of …
Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo Claims Lives of Six Peacekeepers Read More
Nine South African peacekeepers were killed in violent clashes with M23 rebels in DR Congo. The SANDF confirmed that seven belonged to SADC and two to MONUSCO. The conflict erupted …
Tragic Clash in DR Congo: Nine South African Peacekeepers Killed in Combat Read More
Six African peacekeepers, three from Malawi and three from South Africa, were killed in separate encounters with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The clashes led to 14 …
Fatal Clashes in Eastern Congo: Six African Peacekeepers Killed Read More