South Africa to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the ​Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office said in a statement late on Saturday. Ramaphosa has told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about the decision, which was influenced by the need ‌to “realign” the ‌resources of South ‌Africa’s ⁠armed ​forces, ‌the statement said. South Africa has supported UN peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years and has more than 700 soldiers deployed there.

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