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

Saturday, April 29, 2023
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DR Congo: EAC commander resigns citing personal safety

Friday, April 28, 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.
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DR Congo: M23 ‘partially’ withdraws from Bunagana

Saturday, April 15, 2023
A joint bureau comprising the ad hoc verification mechanism, the East African Regional Force, the expanded joint verification mechanism and the EAC monitoring and verification mechanism on Thursday, April 13, verified the withdrawal of M23 rebels and the deployment of Kenya and South Sudan Contingents in Tongo within Rutshuru territory, in eastern DR Congo.
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EAC forces verify M23 rebels withdrawal

Friday, April 14, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC. Courtsey
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DR Congo: EAC force repulses attack in Kibumba

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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M23 rebels accuse DR Congo army of abuses

Wednesday, April 12, 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
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DR Congo: EAC force, UN mission discuss operational plan

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a session in Bujumbura, Burundi on April 5,2023. Courtesy
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Long term political solution will fix DR Congo situation - EAC Lawmakers

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Kenya President William Ruto addresses journalists during a joint press conference, as part of his two-day state visit to Rwanda, on April 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Ruto commends Rwanda’s role in solving DR Congo security crisis

Tuesday, April 04, 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.
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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.
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South Sudan deploys more troops to DR Congo

Tuesday, April 04, 2023