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South Africa to withdraw troops from UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo after 27 years

South Africa to withdraw troops from UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo after 27 years

South Africa, one of top 10 troop contributors to MONUSCO, currently has over 700 soldiers deployed to support UN mission, expected to completely pull out by 2026 end, says presidency

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Rwanda’s president says tensions with DR Congo not driven by resources' exploitation, seize territory
05.02.2026

Rwanda’s president says tensions with DR Congo not driven by resources' exploitation, seize territory

'The problem that Rwanda has with the Congo is mainly about the FDLR presence there, security threats, as well as the genocidal ideology,' Paul Kagame says, referring to armed Rwandan rebel group active in eastern Congo

Türkiye condemns terrorist attack in Nigeria that killed at least 170
05.02.2026

Türkiye condemns terrorist attack in Nigeria that killed at least 170

Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns terrorism, offers condolences to victims' families following deadly assault by armed groups in Kwara state

UN, African Union condemn terrorist attack in Nigeria that killed at least 170
05.02.2026

UN, African Union condemn terrorist attack in Nigeria that killed at least 170

Türkiye, Germany and Benin also denounce attack in Kwara State

166 kidnapped from churches in northwest Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity
05.02.2026

166 kidnapped from churches in northwest Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity

All 166 people released after sustained efforts by security agencies, local authorities, and community leaders, Christian Association of Nigeria's northern chapter chief tells Anadolu

Somalia, Türkiye ink maritime cooperation deal
05.02.2026

Somalia, Türkiye ink maritime cooperation deal

The 2 countries are set to cooperate in ship traffic improvements, port service modernization, mutual recognition of seafaring certificates of competency, sharing know-how, and more