The Rwanda-backed M23 group has wrested control of Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is pushing southwards.

Risk analyst Kingsley Makhubela urges South Africa to focus on rebuilding relations with Rwanda rather than seeking revenge for the deaths of its soldiers.

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.

About 288 European mercenaries who were fighting alongside Congolese government army (FARDC), were repatriated to their home country, Romania. The mercenaries who had been hired by the Congolese ...