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Tuyisenge (C), 28, was born in DR Congo to Rwandan parents and grew up in Kalenga, Masisi territory of North Kivu province
Africa

Ex-FDLR militiamen reflect on new life after repartriation

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Some European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels after the capture of Goma in North Kivu on January 29, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

The elephant in the room: Who benefits from a chaotic DR Congo?

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A segment of Minembwe that was bombed last year. The AFCM23 movement says the coalition the Congolese government forces carried out drone strikes on Minembwe on Monday, January 12, resulting in civilian deaths.
Africa

Fresh drone strikes kill civilians in Minembwe, says AFC/M23

Monday, January 12, 2026
AFC/M23 fighters seen patrolling the Rusizi border post after the they captured Bukavu city in South Kivu on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Regional defence ministers meet in Zambia over DR Congo crisis

Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Africa

AFC/M23 lays to rest 22 civilians killed in DR Congo drone attacks in Masisi

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A segment of a residential house bombed by the deadly drone strike on Masisi-Centre as of January 4, with the provisional death toll rising to at least 10 civilians and more than 50 others wounded. Courtesy
Africa

Masisi drone strike blamed on MONUSCO as death toll rises to 10

Monday, January 05, 2026
A drone attack killed at least six people in Masisi on Friday, January 2. The AFC/M23 rebels blamed government forces for the attack.
Africa

Kinshasa's drone kills six, injures 41 in Masisi, says AFC/M23

Friday, January 02, 2026
United States Senator Lindsey Graham.
Africa

US Senator Graham ‘disheartened’ as withdrawing AFC/M23 troops attacked in DR Congo

Friday, December 19, 2025
Uvira residents during a peaceful walk to support M23 rebels on Tuesday, December 16. Courtesy

AFC/M23, Uvira, and the discipline of power

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo coalition continues targeted extermination campaign against Banyamulenge civillians – AFC/M23

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Uvira is the third biggest city to be captured by AFC/M23 rebels since January 2025, after the Goma and Bukavu. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 announces capture of Uvira

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Burundian army has been militarily involved in the crisis in eastern DR Congo, operating alongside the Congolese armed forces' coalition that includes the FDLR genocidal militia.
Africa

Rwanda blames DR Congo, Burundi for South Kivu ceasefire violations

Wednesday, December 10, 2025