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South Africa's health department urges vigilance amid rising malaria cases
Johannesberg, April 17: The South African Department of Health has urged the public to remain vigilant against malaria as the country is seeing a slight increase in cases of the disease, particularly in malaria-endemic provinces such as Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
SADC denies claims of joint military operations with Congo forces
Gaborone, April 15: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) dismissed claims that its regional force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is conducting joint military operations with Congolese troops.
Angolan President calls for ceasefire in Congo ahead of peace talks
Luanda, March 15: Joao Lourenco, Angolan President and current African Union (AU) chair, on Saturday urged all parties involved in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to cease hostilities starting midnight local time on Sunday, according to a statement released by the Angolan Presidency.
SADC countries urged to strengthen cross-border infrastructure to boost regional development
Harare, Feb 25: Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states should strengthen cross-border infrastructure to advance regional integration and economic development, a senior SADC official said.
Zambian President vows commitment to peace efforts in Congo
Lusaka, Feb 8: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to collaborating with other African leaders to foster peace, security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior government official said.
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on eastern DR Congo situation
Harare, Jan 30: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold an extraordinary summit in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Thursday to discuss the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the SADC Secretariat said in a statement.