Ramaphosa pays tribute to fallen soldiers, reaffirms peace commitment in DRC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the 14 South African soldiers killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting their bravery in defending innocent lives amid one of Africa's most enduring conflicts

), highlighting their bravery in defending innocent lives amid one of Africa's most enduring conflicts.

They were killed in violation of a ceasefire agreement between the DRC and Rwanda facilitated by President João Lourenço of Angola.” “They lost their lives in defence of the defenceless: the men, women and children who are the victims of one of the world’s most protracted conflicts.” Ramaphosa acknowledged that some have questioned South Africa’s presence in the DRC, but he defended the country's mission, asserting that.He further called for a collective approach to securing peace, underscoring that the humanitarian, economic, and social impacts of conflict affect the entire continent.

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