Military personnel at the site of the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, highlighting ongoing archaeological discoveries in Egypt.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the Rwanda-backed M23 insurgency in its eastern region. According to a statement posted on President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno’s official Facebook page, Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration conveyed President Felix Tshisekedi’s plea in a meeting held this week. Although no final decision has been made, a Chadian official confirms ongoing deliberations on whether to deploy troops. Nevertheless, both Congolese and Chadian government spokespeople remain tight-lipped about the details of any potential military deployment. The M23 rebel group has captured significant territory since January, including the strategic cities of Goma and Bukavu.
Source: Business Insider Africa