DRC: Hundreds of troops training in Mura, Haut-Katanga, set to join the FARDC

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Hundreds of troops training in Mura, Haut-Katanga, set to join the FARDC

Hundreds of troops training at the Mura instruction centre in Likasi, Haut-Katanga, are expected to join the FARDC to reinforce units defending the country. During a visit to the centre on October 18, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita urged them to commit fully to training and assured them their allowances would be paid regularly. FARDC chief of staff Lieutenant General Jules Mwilambwe stressed the need for discipline, professionalism and integrity before deployment. No departure date or future posting locations were announced.

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