Nigerian Army troops killed 48 terrorists and rescued 18 terror victims in a series of operations carried out between Tuesday, March 23, and Saturday, April 3, in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria, a statement by the army said. Mohammed Yerima, the Director of Nigerian Army Public Relations said in a statement on Monday, May 10, troops …
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has acknowledged the “effective withdrawal of Zambian soldiers” from its territory, precisely from the province of Tanganyika in the South of the country. The said Zambian troops have been occupying the localities of Kalumbamba and Kibanga since March, 2020. According to the DR Congo government spokesperson, Jolino …
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has given the Zambian armed forces seven days ultimatum with effect from Saturday, 26 July 2020 to quit the Democratic Republic of Congo territory it currently occupies. The decision follows a complaint by the Democratic Republic of Congo to the SADC, following the occupation of some villages by the …
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Southern Africa region is no stranger to neighbouring countries disputing borders. With 14 countries still separated along colonial lines, grievances of a bit of land that belongs to one not the other are common. The latest in the saga is a bitter dispute between Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Both countries reclaim a piece …
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President Denis Sassou N’Guesso of Congo Brazzaville is to mediate in the border conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and its East African neighbour, Zambia. The Congolese leader launched the initiative last week when he dispatched his Foreign Minister, Jean-Claude Gakosso, to meet with President Fexlix Tshisekedi of DR Congo in Kinshasa. During the …
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For the past three months, tension has been rising between the Democratic Republic of Congo and its East African neighbour, Zambia. This follows accusations by the Congolese authorities that “Zambia has been manifesting annexationist intentions in one part of our territory.” Gilbert Kankondeuu, the DR Congo Vice- Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security Affairs …
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