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flag South Africa pulls 700 troops from Congo peace mission by end-2026 after 17 soldiers died in 2025.

flag South Africa will withdraw its 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by end-2026, ending nearly three decades of involvement. flag The move follows the deaths of 17 South African soldiers in 2025 during intensified fighting between Congolese forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 group, including a drone attack on Kisangani airport. flag President Cyril Ramaphosa cited the need to realign military resources. flag South Africa will continue supporting peace efforts through regional and multilateral bodies despite the withdrawal.

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