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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('footerleaderboard'); }); The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has expressed its deep gratitude to the Government and people of South Africa for their steadfast commitment to UN Peacekeeping over several decades.

MONUSCO has also indicated that it had informed the UN Secretariat of President Cyril Ramaphosa?s decision to withdraw the country?s remaining South African National Defense Force contingents and troops.

MONUSCO has thanked South African peacekeepers for the dedication demonstrated in support of it peacekeeping mandate in eastern Congo.

The statement from the mission pays tribute to the peacekeepers who lost their lives in the DRC while serving under the UN flag, and honoured their sacrifice.

MONUSCO says it looks forward to continuing to engage with South Africa on broader peacekeeping issues, including sharing lessons learned and providing ongoing support for initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability.

MONUSCO says it looks forward to continuing to engage with South Africa on broader peacekeeping issues, including lessons learned and continued support to efforts aimed at advancing peace and stability.

#MONUSCO expresses its deep gratitude to South Africa, which has decided to withdraw its contingents. It pays tribute to South African peacekeepers who lost their lives in the #DRC in the service of the #UN and honors their sacrifice.https://t.co/xejXeFD9NY pic.twitter.com/JdgDta51Yn

— MONUSCO (@MONUSCO) February 8, 2026

It also promises to manage the transition in a safe, orderly and responsible manner in line with UN operational requirements.

SA withdraws troop contribution to Monusco: