Budget sidestepped costly Congo military expedition
Despite promises, no additional funds were allocated to Operation Thiba in the DRC
26 February 2024 - 05:00
SA troops are already in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) facing a deadly onslaught by armed groups, but SA’s participation in Operation Thiba remains unfunded, despite government promises.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has implied repeatedly that the government would provide additional funding for the Southern Development Community (Sadc) operation, yet clarity remains elusive...
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