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AFCM23 has claimed that its forces destroyed a military drone command centre operated by the Congolese government at Kisangani airport, describing the strike.
Africa

AFC/M23 says its forces ‘destroyed’ Kinshasa’s drone command center

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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Africa

AFC/M23 draws "red line" over air strikes out of Kisangani airport killing civilians

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
AFC M23 deputy coordinatyor, Dr Freddy Kaniki, comforts a member of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January. Photo by Teddy Mazina
Africa

South Kivu: AFC/M23 warns of “imminent genocide” against Banyamulenge civilians

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Gen. Sultan Makenga interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. The AFCM23 rebel movement blamed the government coalition for the attack in the town located about 30 kilometres north of Uvira city.
Africa

Sange: DR Congo army blamed for grenade attack that killed five

Friday, January 30, 2026
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks

Thursday, January 29, 2026
On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal group FDLR and other members to Rubavu District officials. Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

A year without FDLR threat on Rwandan border

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nearly 300 European mercenaries, mostly from Romanian contractors, surrendered after Goma's fall. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo: A look back at major events after the fall of Goma

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AFC/M23 rebels seen in Goma in February after capturing the city on January 27, 2025. Courtesy

Pictures taken in AFC/M23-held Goma, other areas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Africa

AFC/M23 say they will not withdraw from Goma, Bukavu

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwanda's ambassador to the United States.
Security

Rwanda's defensive measures to remain 'until FDLR threat is gone'

Friday, January 23, 2026
M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing Bukavu City in eastern DR Congo on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Can AFC/M23 save DR Congo from a Haiti-style collapse?

Friday, January 23, 2026