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The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
The Kenyan contingent of the East African Community Regional Force withdrew 300 of its troops on December 3 after the Congolese government refused to renew the force's mandate. EAC army chiefs have approved the regional force's exit plan, as its mandate expires on Friday, December 8.
Africa

DR Congo: EAC army chiefs approve regional force’s exit plan despite continued clashes

Friday, December 08, 2023
Kenyan troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) boarding a plane. EACRAF announced that it will hand over to troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Exiting EAC regional force says to hand over to SADC troops

Monday, December 04, 2023
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla meets Kenya troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Courtesy
Africa

EAC regional force begins withdrawal from DR Congo

Sunday, December 03, 2023
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Politics

Inside upcoming HRW report on Rwanda and the politics behind it

Sunday, October 08, 2023
RDF's Head of International Military Cooperation Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa (C) briefs the defence attachés and associates accredited to Rwanda, at RDF Headquarters at Kimihurura on Friday, October 6. Courtesy
Security

Rwandan army briefs defence attachés on security matters

Saturday, October 07, 2023
Army chiefs from four African regions met at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo on Friday, October 6. Courtesy
Africa

African army chiefs meet over DR Congo crisis

Friday, October 06, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, visited Kenyan and South Sudanese troops deployed to Rutshuru Territory, in North Kivu province on August 10, 2023. The regional force occupies positions vacated by the M23 rebels as part of a withdrawal plan called for by regional leaders. Courtesy
Africa

Regional army chiefs to discuss interventions after fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Businessman and opposition leader Moise Katumbi (C) waves to supporters in Kinshasa, DRC on November 6, 2020. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

DR Congo's nationality draft law seen as targeting Moïse Katumbi

Sunday, October 01, 2023
Chiefs of defence forces from the East African Community (EAC) met in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to discuss the security situation in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, August 23.
Africa

EAC army chiefs meet over DR Congo security crisis

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led Nairobi Peace Process speaks during the June 30, 2023, meeting on the cantonment of armed groups in DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta convenes meet on cantonment matters, says all parties should be adequately consulted

Saturday, July 01, 2023
Gen Muganga giving Gen Ogolla a gift
Security

PHOTOS: Kenya, Rwanda army chiefs hold talks

Tuesday, June 27, 2023