Rebels
latest news & developments
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
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
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
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
Ebola cases in DRC top 2 000
The daily number of new Ebola cases has tripled in recent months, according to aid organizations
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?
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
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
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.
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.
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.