Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
It briefly captured Goma the same year before being driven out. Desperately poor, but rich in minerals used in electronics ...
Congo's forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital
Congo's security forces are fighting against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation ...
DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
It has been a humiliating week for nearly 300 Romanian mercenaries recruited to fight on the side of the army in the ...
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Ceasefire in east Congo appears to crumble as rebels take another town
Rebels have captured eastern town of Nyabibwe Government says its forces resist advance U.N. estimates at least 2,800 killed in fighting GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Feb 5 (Reuters ...
Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance
He says years of delays and numerous changes of partners are "normal" for a major infrastructure project like the Inga Dam.
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Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets
GOMA, Congo — Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma after entering eastern Congo's largest city, as U.N ...
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Congo Losses Expose Limit of South Africa's Diplomatic Ambitions
DEFENCE IN DECLINE South Africa's poor showing in the Congo crisis has gone down badly at home. Photos that surfaced showing the heads of South Africa's army and air force playing golf during the ...