• Understanding the DRC conflict where SANDF soldiers are dying

  • Jan 31 2025
  • Length: 17 mins
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Understanding the DRC conflict where SANDF soldiers are dying

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  • Tensions are escalating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are battling government forces for control of the strategic city of Goma. Reports indicate thousands of Rwandan troops may have entered the region, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict. With South Africa playing a key role in African peacekeeping efforts and President Cyril Ramaphosa already engaging in diplomatic talks with Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, what influence can Pretoria bring to the table? And what does this crisis mean for regional stability, trade, and South Africa’s role in African diplomacy. Bloomberg reporters Simon Marks and Michael Kavanagh, who’s covered the region for 20 years, join Jennifer Zabasajja to explain who the key players in the conflict are, what chance there is for a ceasefire and the risk this could spread into a wider regional conflict.
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