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The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has lost two commanders who were killed by government forces on Tuesday, January 16, in an attack the rebels called a violation of the existing ceasefire. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels say two commanders killed, accuse Kinshasa of violating ceasefire

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A Congolese soldier was shot dead when he fired at a Rwandan border patrol unit on Tuesday, January 16, it emerges. FILE

DR Congo: Another day, another deadly incident but when will enough be enough?

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos on Tuesday, January 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, Blinken discuss regional security

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups there, according to SADC.
Africa

South Africa opposition party questions deployment of forces to DR Congo

Thursday, January 11, 2024
SADC (Southern African Development Community) military forces had entered into the eastern DR Congo morass. Internet

Lessons for SADC forces in DR Congo: Do not become like Icarus and Phaeton

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Supporters of Felix Tshisekedi, who was declared the winner of the presidential election, in Gombe, Kinshasa, on Sunday. Credit: Arsene Mpiana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Africa

DR Congo President Tshisekedi declared winner as opposition leaders call for mass protests against ‘electoral fraud’

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission start counting votes in Kinshasa, DRC on December 21, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo election provisional results to be announced on Sunday

Saturday, December 30, 2023
Some members of the genocidal group, Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) who were captured by M23 fighters, while fighting alongside FARDC soldiers in Eastern DR Congo . Courtesy
Africa

2023 leaves eastern DR Congo as unstable as ever

Thursday, December 28, 2023
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) started to exit troops from eastern DR Congo on December 3. The first group of the Kenyan Contingent (KENCON) troops left Goma International Airport on Sunday, December 3, 2023, after one year of deployment. Courtesy of EACRF
Africa

EAC Regional Force completes withdrawal from DR Congo

Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo: Voting marred by delays, alleged malpractices continues on Thursday

Thursday, December 21, 2023
According to media reports, the parties to a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo have agreed to a two-week extension. COURTESY
Africa

Eastern DR Congo ceasefire extended for two weeks – reports

Friday, December 15, 2023