Zambia to beef up security on DRC border

Zambia is to beef up security along its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as increasing numbers of soldiers and civilians flee violence into Zambia, Home Affairs Minister Peter Machungwa said on Wednesday. Machungwa told journalists that the wave of soldiers and civilians entering Zambia was a security risk in Northern and Luapula provinces. “I have discussed with the minister of defence to see if we can increase the presence of our security personnel in the areas,” Machungwa said. He said Zambians living near the border should be assured that government was addressing the situation.