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Disillusioned: Former combatants play a game of checkers at the Mubambiro camp in the DRC. (Guerchom Ndebo/AFP)

The DRC’s surrendered rebels are left in limbo

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo militia fighters housed in sordid conditions, such as at camp Mubambiro, are protesting their living conditions

On guard: A South African soldier in the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (John Wessels/AFP)

South African soldiers have been fighting in a distant land for 20 years

Troops were sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2001 as part of the UN peacekeeping mission that became an offensive against rebels

Chad faces an uncertain future

Idriss Déby’s son takes power after strongman father dies in battle a day after his re-election

One and only: Jaco Peyper (centre) will be the only South African referee at the Rugby World Cup 2019.  (Steve Haag/Gallo Images and Dianne Manson/Getty Images)

Boots, balls & bluster: Blowing the whistle on rugby ref bias

Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation

Relatives of the victims earlier said they had been told the trial of the four men would begin in the Netherlands in March 2020. (AFP)

MH17 suspect denies Ukraine rebels behind attack

International investigators said they were issuing arrest warrants for Igor Girkin and three other suspects over the downing of the Malaysia Airlines

Decades of conflict in the eastern Congo has made local communities fearful of the army and even UN peacekeepers accompanying health workers. (John Moore/Getty Images)

Ebola cases in DRC top 2 000

The daily number of new Ebola cases has tripled in recent months, according to aid organizations

Another chance. President Faustin Archange Touadera. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

It is far too early to celebrate peace in the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has been in crisis for most of its existence. Can a new peace deal change things?

Houthi rebel fighters. (Khaled Abdullah/Reuters)

Yemen government ready to re-start talks with rebels

The United Nations said a day earlier it aimed to relaunch the talks within a month, after a previous attempt collapsed in September

William Endley

South African sentenced to death in South Sudan

A South Sudanese court has sentenced a South African retired army colonel to death by hanging for his alleged role in supporting rebels

Houthi rebel fighters. (Khaled Abdullah/Reuters)

Rebels welcome government’s concessions, but still hold Yemeni president ‘prisoner’

Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi remains a virtual prisoner in his residence until authorities commit to implementing the agreement.

The Hamilton-based Chiefs started strongly

Chiefs beat Rebels 22-16 in Super Rugby match

Gareth Anscombe stepped comfortably into the boots of injured All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden, kicking 17 points to steer the Chiefs to a win.

The renegade forces captured the town of Malakal when they repulsed an attack by government soldiers.

S Sudan rebels seize oil-rich Upper Nile capital

The only region that is still producing oil in South Sudan two months after violence erupted has now been seized by rebels.

South Sudan peace talks stall again

Civil war looms after rebels spurn a proposal to end the violence raging across South Sudan.

Stormers ring in team changes for Rebels meet

The Stormers have made seven changes to their team for the final match of their Super Rugby overseas tour against the Rebels in Melbourne, Australia.

ANC: SA soldiers died for peace in CAR

The death of 13 SA soldiers in the Central African Republic has left an "indelible mark" on relations between the two countries, says the ANC.

Sharks embarrass Rebels in record Super Rugby win

The Sharks recorded their biggest Super Rugby victory on Saturday with a 64-7 humiliation of the Melbourne Rebels at Kings Park in Durban.

Syria: Opposition meets to elect rebel prime minister

The Syrian National Coalition’s prime minister will run daily life in large swathes of territory freed from regime control but mired in chaos.

Chief of Barisan Revolusi Nasional Hassan Taib

Thailand, insurgents sign landmark peace agreement

Thailand’s government has signed its first-ever agreement with a rebel group in the south of the country, pledging to work towards peace talks.

A group of Congolese rebels accused of plotting a coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC rebel ringleader arrested in Cape Town

The kingpin behind the plot to overthrow Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has been arrested in Cape Town, says the Hawks.

Alleged DRC rebels appeared in the Pretoria regional court on Thursday accused of being part of a group intent on overthrowing DRC President Joseph Kabila through violent means.

Congo dissidents ‘stung’ by Hawks

The state claims to have evidence that the 19 arrested Congolese nationals were part of a secret unit to unseat the DRC president.