"Fatal Attack: South African Troops in DR Congo"

South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo suffered their first fatalities since their recent deployment, with two soldiers killed and three injured by a mortar bomb. The troops are part of a regional force assisting DR Congo's military in confronting armed groups, including the M23 rebellion. South Africa plans to contribute 2,900 troops in total to the force, which is part of a 16-member regional bloc. The deployment follows the exit of an East African force at the DR Congo government's request, with President Félix Tshisekedi hoping for more success with the new southern African force.