recent escalation<\/a> in fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“South Africa will work jointly with the U.N. to finalise the timelines and other modalities of the withdrawal, which will be completed before the end of 2026,” the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Africa will continue to maintain close bilateral ties with Congo’s government and support other multilateral efforts to bring lasting peace to Congo, Ramaphosa’s office said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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