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Some of the mercenaries fighting alongside FARDC against M23. In 2023, DR Congo’s authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province.
Africa

Inside Kinshasa’s plan to hire American mercenaries to fight M23

Sunday, March 03, 2024
A view of La Petite Barrière, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo. Courtesy

Rwanda and DR Congo will always be together; they are joined at the hip

Friday, March 01, 2024
DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi (left) met with Angola's Joao Lourenço in the Angolan capital Luanda on Tuesday, February 27. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Tshisekedi, Lourenço meet in Angola

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo

US, France embolden Tshisekedi in war stance

Monday, February 26, 2024
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and his delegation, at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 22. Courtesy of Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, EAC Chairperson Kiir discuss importance of addressing root causes of insecurity in region

Thursday, February 22, 2024
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi during an interview.

Somebody inform Tshisekedi, he can’t have his cake and eat it too

Monday, February 19, 2024
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Africa

PHOTOS: Kagame, regional leaders meet in Addis to address root causes of DR Congo crisis

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Two Romanian nationals were killed and four injured during battle in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Romanian mercenaries killed in DR Congo – media reports

Friday, February 16, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta briefing lawmakers about regional issues and relations with neighbouring countries during a special sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda concerned by UN support to SADC troops in DR Congo

Friday, February 16, 2024
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Africa

South Africa-led SADC deployment in the DRC will destabilize the East African region

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Editorial

It is not too late for DR Congo to choose peace

Friday, February 09, 2024
M23 rebels look on in Kibumba in Eastern Dr Congo on December 23, 2022.
Africa

M23 vows "to deal with" DR Congo artillery, air attacks

Wednesday, February 07, 2024