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Congolese soldiers who fled from the battle with the AFCM23 rebels in neighbouring DR Congo have praised the hospitality they have received in Rwanda. Photo by Igihe
Africa

DR Congo soldiers commend Rwanda's hospitality after fleeing their country

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Joseph Bahati Musanga was appointed governor of North Kivu, according to the announcement signed by AFC coordinator Corneille Nangaa.
Africa

AFC/M23 appoints new governor for North Kivu

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
FARDC senior officer speaks to South African troops deployed in eastern DR Congo to fight alongside FARDC and FDLR genocidal group. Courtesy

Perspectives from a veteran diplomat on DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Bertrand Bisimwa, M23's political leader and Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) during a press conference in Goma on Thursday, January 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 rebels declare unilateral ceasefire

Monday, February 03, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy
Africa

Moving in a wrong direction: 22 years after the Pretoria agreement

Monday, February 03, 2025
Bertrand Bisimwa, M23's political leader and Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) during a press conference in Goma on Thursday, January 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 want ‘direct dialogue' with Kinshasa

Sunday, February 02, 2025
M23 fighters patrolling the border between Rwanda and DR Congo on January 29. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Africa

Timeline of events before and after M23 entered Goma

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Captured fighters from DR Congo government coalition in Goma. M23’s entry into Goma, despite the futile efforts of the UN, SADC, and around 1,500 European mercenaries, has triggered a media and diplomatic firestorm. 

The Rubicon has been crossed, the only way is forward for the M23

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo said on Sunday, January 26, “the airspace over Goma is now closed.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels say Goma airspace closed

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo on Saturday, January 25, condemned the choice of words in a statement issued MONUSCO. In a post on X, Makolo said the UN mission’s call for a final solution is shocking and needs to be condemned and retracted.
Security

Rwanda condemns MONUSCO’s use of Nazi Germany language in eastern DR Congo conflict

Saturday, January 25, 2025
UN peacekeepers in a helicopter in eastern DR Congo. MONUSCO on Friday, January 24, 2025, said it had conducted joint day and night patrols with the Congolese army and supported the deployment of Congolese forces’ heavy artillery and attack helicopters destroying M23 equipment.
Africa

MONUSCO ignores M23 rebel warning, intensifies support to Congolese army coalition

Saturday, January 25, 2025
An aerial view of key South Kivu town, Minova, captured by M23 rebels, on Tuesday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels capture key South Kivu town of Minova

Tuesday, January 21, 2025