South African troops were reported fighting in the ongoing conflict within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Updated Oct 22
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What happened
South African troops were reported fighting in the ongoing conflict within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
Related events
- Joseph Kabila launched an anti-government political front in the DRC, with Corneille Nangaa serving as vice president.
- M23 rebels seized Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo, amid ongoing political tensions between Kabila and Tshisekedi.
- Joseph Kabila launched a coalition against the current government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.