M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping ...
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British SAS (World War II)
The Special Air Service was formed by David Stirling in 1941. Its purpose was to act as a desert raiding airborne force unit ...
Rwandan-backed M23 advance into DR Congo threatens regional war
M23 now controls nearly all of North Kivu and the province’s vast mineral wealth—including tin (cassiterite), tantalum ...
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France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...
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Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Burundian troops are reinforcing Congo's forces, mainly in South Kivu, at the request of the Kinshasa government. Rwanda has ...
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012 ...
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‘Six Triple Eight’ unit blazes trail during World War II
Known as the “Six Triple Eight,” this noteworthy unit of female Soldiers made an indelible impact on the war, while serving ...