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France ramps up diplomacy as M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC

President Emmanuel Macron is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands. The rebels are reportedly supported by Rwandan forces, a claim Kigali denies.

Radio France Internationale

‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border

South Africa’s military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.

Al Jazeera

Two South African Soldiers Killed On DR Congo Mission

Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.

International Business Times

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S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.

Al Jazeera

South Africa floods: Death toll climbs to over 440 as army sends 10,000 troops in

Nearly 4,000 homes have been destroyed and more than 8,000 damaged

The Independent UK

South African military deployed to flood-ravaged province

Thousands of South African soldiers will help with relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal province, where more than 440 people have died in floods and mudslides and dozens more are missing.

Reuters

South African Military Deployed to Flood-Ravaged Province

South Africa's armed forces have been deployed to help with relief efforts in the KwaZulu-Natal province, where more than 440 people died following torrential rains that triggered floods and mudslides last week. The Army has been instructed to activate 10,000 troops for tasks including mop-up work and transporting humanitarian aid,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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South Africa's military is set for personnel reforms. Why it matters

South Africa has the 26th most powerful military in the world, up from 32nd in 2012. It is ranked second in Africa, after Egypt. But, analysts have for years warned that the country’s military is in a state of critical decline. The defence ministry and military leaders have lamented the…

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