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Africa: South Africa Withdraws Troop Contribution to MONUSCO

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said South Africa ranks amongst the top ten troop contributing…

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Africa: Kenya’s Defence Chief Criticizes AU Troop Reduction in Somalia, Warns of Security Risks

eriinfo.com6 months ago02 mins

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Defence Forces Commander, General Charles Kahariri, has condemned the decision to reduce the number of troops in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUMIS, formerly AUSSOM), describing it as a setback that undermines hard-won gains against Al-Shabaab militants. Speaking after a meeting with General Michael Langley, head of the U.S. Africa…