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In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Kagame: ‘DRC thought the East African Force was there to fight its wars’

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
President Paul Kagame has condemned “primitive politics” driving the collaboration between Congolese and Burundian leaders and their alignment with the FDLR. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame condemns ‘primitive politics’ driving DR Congo, Burundi, FDLR collabo

Monday, March 25, 2024
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Africa

President Macron backs ‘negotiated solution’ to DR Congo-Rwanda tensions

Thursday, March 21, 2024
FDLR is encamped right alongside Monusco, DRC military forces, Wazalendo, Russian mercenaries, Burundians Mai-Mai among others.

As Rwanda debates lowering marriage age, keep your eyes on the real crisis

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Speaking to students and alumni of Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs on March 14, former South African president Thabo Mbeki said the conflict in the eastern region of DR Congo is rooted in historical and ethnic complexities and can only be addressed by the Congolese themselves. Net photo
Africa

Former SA president Thabo Mbeki weighs in on DR Congo conflict root causes

Friday, March 15, 2024
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to “mobilise requisite support” for SADC military mission in eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

AU to fund SADC mission in DR Congo

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels took control of Nyanzale, a town in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu Province. Since early February, the rebels have advanced toward Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province. Photo Courtesy
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DR Congo: M23 rebels capture FDLR stronghold

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa

Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Rwanda has protested against a non-inclusive move by the African Union (AU) towards endorsing the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Rwanda protests AU’s non-inclusive move to endorse SADC mission

Monday, March 04, 2024
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
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO). Two members of the South African National Defence died on Thursday, February 29, after one killed the other and turned the gun on themselves. Courtesy
Africa

Another two South African soldiers die in DR Congo

Saturday, March 02, 2024
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen speaks during a debate about insecurity in eastern DR Congo at the EU parliament on Tuesday, February 27
Africa

EU condemns DR Congo support to FDLR

Thursday, February 29, 2024