East Africa force enters DR Congo conflict

MONUSCO blue helmet deployed near Kibumba in DR Congo
Rebel groups still operate in the Democratic Republic of Congo despite a UN peacekeeping force. -AP

The seven countries of the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to set up a regional military force to try to end decades of bloodshed caused by militant activity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya says.

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