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The M23 political head Bertrand Bisimwa (right) and the group's military commander Gen Sultan Makenga at a previous press conference. Courtesy
Africa

We have reoccupied areas earlier surrendered to regional force - M23 rebels

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Cars passing by a destroyed military vehicle in Rugari, after clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 6, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo ceasefire breaches: AU rethinks peace interventions

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Force Commander of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu on October 16 hosted, at Force Headquarters in Goma, Contingent Commanders of EACRF troops deployed to North Kivu. Courtesy of EACRF
Africa

DR Congo: Regional force calls for cessation of hostilities

Thursday, October 26, 2023
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DR Congo crisis: Rwandan civilian injured amid escalating fighting along border

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
President Felix Tshisekedi claims the source of his problems with Rwanda is that Kigali supports the M23 rebel movement to fight his government. He makes the accusation in every forum, domestically and internationally.

Someone advise Mr Tshisekedi, war is not a game of football

Monday, October 23, 2023
At least two Ugandan soldiers were injured in an ambush by unidentified armed men in the conflict-ridden eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Ugandan soldiers shot at by rebels in DR Congo

Monday, October 16, 2023
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the diplomatic briefing on October 11. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda concerned over 2,000 mercenaries in DR Congo, Kinshasa-backed FDLR

Friday, October 13, 2023
Rwanda’s ambassador to the United Nations, Claver Gatete addresses UN Security Council on the situation in Eastern DR Congo on Thursday, September 28. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda raises concerns over DR Congo arming FDLR, indigenous armed groups

Thursday, September 28, 2023
In New York, the Congolese president, Felix Tshisekedi told the UN General Assembly that UN mission in DR Congo, MONUSCO, would have to leave Congolese territory by December 2023

As Rwanda eyes the election season party, Tshisekedi readies the Congolese people for business end of the gun

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
President Tshisekedi (right) meets with Rwandan fugitive Eugene Gasana in Kinshasa in May. The two held talks again in New York this week in an anti-Rwanda meeting that was also attended by Congolese first lady Denise and Rwandan exile Charles Kambanda, among others.
Africa

Tshisekedi meets Rwandans fighting Kigali in New York

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. Internet

What to expect from Félix Tshisekedi at the United Nations General Assembly

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Some of DR Congo citizens who are Kinyarwanda Speakers, captured here undergo a severe torture in Eastern DR Congo. COURTESY

Kinshasa's cynical strategy to stoke ethnic animosity in the DRC and endanger the Great Lakes Region

Monday, July 17, 2023