Sylvain Ekenge
Sylvain Ekenge serves as the spokesperson for the Congolese army and has been in the news confirming the control of the strategic Kavumu airport by M23 rebels and the subsequent retreat of Congolese troops in the face of advancing rebel forces in the eastern region.
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Canada:
A spokesperson for Congo’s army, General Sylvain Ekenge, accused M23 of deliberately sabotaging the peace negotiations by launching attacks on Congolese military positions.
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Tanzania:
Sylvain Ekenge is the army spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of Congo who commented on the attacks by the M23 rebel group.
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South Africa:
Major General Sylvain Ekenge is the spokesperson for the Congolese army who voiced support for Gasita.
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Kenya:
General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesman for the North Kivu governor, confirmed that two soldiers of the Rwanda Defense Forces were arrested during the attacks.
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Tanzania:
Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for FARDC, reported ongoing fighting between FARDC and M23 in the region.
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Canada:
Sylvain Ekenge is a Congolese army spokesperson who reported on the ongoing fighting with the M23 rebel group.
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Tanzania:
Sylvain Ekenge is a spokesperson for the Congolese army who confirmed the troops' withdrawal.
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Portugal:
Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for the Congolese army, confirmed that the rebels had taken control of the strategic airport.
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