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African Integrated Peace Operations Course commences in Kigali for five days.
Security

African integrated peace operations course commences in Kigali

Monday, May 08, 2023
The Ugandan contingent troops under the East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Monday, May 1, 2023 deployed in Mabenga, in eastern DR Congo, completing the contingent’s deployment in the joint operation area.
Africa

EAC welcomes new regional force commander

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The East African Community regional force has troops from Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda. The EAC Secretariat has said it is proud of the work done by the regional force in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

EAC defends regional force in DR Congo

Monday, May 01, 2023
Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah speaking at a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on April 18, 2023. He told reporters that the ceasefire enabled by the troops he commanded had significantly enhanced the withdrawal of M23 rebels from areas they occupied. EACRF has recorded a month-long ceasefire between parties to the conflict in eastern DR Congo following the directive of the EAC Heads of State.
Africa

DR Congo: Of an EAC force commander’s exit and mismatched expectations

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Angolan Lt Gen Nassone João, head of the ad-hoc verification mechanism (AVM) comprising officers from Angola, Rwanda, and DR Congo talks to the Commander of EACRF, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah and other members of the Joint Bureau comprising the AVM, EACRF, EJVM and EAC-MVM.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 ‘partially’ withdraws from Bunagana

Saturday, April 15, 2023
EACRF Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah and MONUSCO Force Commander Lt Gen Otávio Rodrigues meet at MONUSCO Headquarters on Tuesday, 4th April 2023. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: EAC force, UN mission discuss operational plan

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
The Commander of EACRF, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, on March 29, visited Kenyan troops deployed at Kibati and Kibumba localities in eastern DR Congo. Gen Nyagah implored them to remain focused in all assigned tasks including protection of civilians, opening up of the main supply route as well as humanitarian assistance.
Africa

DR Congo: Nairobi process making progress, says Kenyatta

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Additional South Sudan People's Defence Forces soldiers arrived in Goma, eastern DR Congo, on April 3, as part of EACRF. Following the previous deployments by Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda, South Sudan’s entry now marks the full deployment of the regional force.
Africa

South Sudan deploys more troops to DR Congo

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The Uganda contingent of the East African Community Regional Force, on April 2, officially occupied areas of Bunagana in eastern DR Congo after M23 rebels left the area.
Africa

M23 rebels begin withdrawal from Bunagana

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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Africa

Burundi troops deploy in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, March 07, 2023
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Africa

Burundi confirms plan to deploy troops to eastern DR Congo

Friday, March 03, 2023
A patient attends a medical exercise through which RDF medical personnel along with colleagues from Armenia, Czech Republic and USA Armed Forces treated 756 patients at Mayange Health Centre, Bugesera District. Courtesy
Health

RDF, international counterparts treat over 750 people

Wednesday, February 22, 2023