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Dozens of DR Congo soldiers from eastern DR Congo fled to Rwanda on Monday, January 27, 2025, after M23 rebels captured the border city of Goma. Courtesy

Eastern DR Congo: No military solution without political courage

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Fighting reportedly intensified early Tuesday, March 17, in eastern DR Congo as government coalition forces launched artillery strikes in South Kivu.
Africa

Kinshasa ‘is escalating conflict in South Kivu’ – rebels

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A residential house owned by Banyamulenge that was bombed by DR Congo's army and its coalition during a recent atrocity in Minembwe on February 26. Courtesy
Africa

Eastern DR Congo experienced record number of drone attacks in February - report

Monday, March 16, 2026
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport in January 2025 during the fall of Goma, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza

When distant threats justify intervention but immediate ones invite sanctions

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The attack targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by the UN children's agency UNICEF.
Africa

Kinshasa drone targeted UN, EU compounds killing UNICEF worker: Kanyuka

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A drone strike by the Congolese army hit the AFCM23-controlled eastern city of Goma on Wednesday, March 11, leaving at least three people dead.
Africa

Kinshasa’s drone strike on Goma leaves three dead

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...
Africa

Who really benefits from the war in eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the diplomatic dinner on Friday, March 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda’s impossible choice

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The AFC/M23 advisor Jean Paul Shaka said the movement remains ready to continue negotiations under the Doha framework despite continued military escalation by Kinshasa and its allies in North and South Kivu provinces.
Africa

AFC/M23 'stands ready' for Doha talks despite Kinshasa's escalation - advisor

Friday, March 06, 2026
James Swan of the United States of America was appointed as Head of MONUSCO on Thursday, March 5.
Africa

Former US envoy to DR Congo appointed head of MONUSCO

Friday, March 06, 2026
US President Donald Trump, President Paul Kagame and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025. Courtesy
Editorial

Balanced diplomacy, not sanction will bring peace in DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Some members of FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Why the FDLR remains the top threat to Rwanda's security

Tuesday, March 03, 2026