Tag: DRC conflict

1 Feb, 2025

Kagame Challenges South Africa's Role in the DRC as SADC Prepares for Summit

by Ellis Hampton
Paul Kagame South Africa DRC conflict SADC meeting

Rwandan President Paul Kagame criticized South Africa's role in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict, labeling the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC as belligerent. Ahead of a SADC summit in Harare, Kagame accused South African officials of distorting private conversations and contended that SAMIDRC's military approach displaced genuine peacekeeping efforts, worsening the situation.