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Why the DRC army is inferior to the much smaller M23

M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance in eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.

The Observer · 11d

DRC army court sentences 55 soldiers to death for fleeing from M23 rebels

A garrison military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced 55 soldiers of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) to death for fleeing the enemy and looting in Lubero Territory, North Kivu Province.

New Vision on MSN · 12h

Burundi troops killed in fighting with M23 in DR Congo: military

Twenty Burundian troops have been killed in fighting with the M23 armed group and Rwandan troops supporting it in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, military sources told AFP on Thursday."We have unfortunately lost about 20 soldiers and about 10 others were injured when the M23 and Rwandan soldiers launched an attack on our positions" on Monday and Tuesday,

DW on MSN · 7h

Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23

M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.

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'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city

The heavily armed rebels do not act alone. They are backed by neighbouring Rwanda, according to the UN and the US. Rwanda ...

Al Jazeera on MSN1d

Southern Africa regional bloc to withdraw troops from DRC amid M23 advance

The Southern African regional bloc has said it will conclude its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), having decided on a “phased withdrawal”.

EWN1d

Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt

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Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia

The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.

The EastAfrican15h

For Congo and M23, accepting talks was first step. Agenda is next

The question of peace between the M23 and Kinshasa is also the question of a ceasefire between Kigali and Kinshasa. Both have ...

A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode

A conflict that has simmered in Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern borderlands for years is set to erupt into a wider ...

South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — African leaders on Thursday announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, ...

The Africa Report1d

SADC orders peacekeeping troops out of eastern DRC

Southern African Development Community heads of state have announced the withdrawal of their soldiers from the conflict in ...

The Observer2d

Minembwe airfield bombed as fighting intensifies between Congolese army and M23 rebels

More than 10 fighters from the March 23 Movement (M23) have reportedly been killed in a series of airstrikes and bombings ...

2don MSN

Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?

Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the ...

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