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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
President Paul Kagame meets with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Kigali, on August 11, 2022. Kagame and Blinken, on Monday, November 6, held a productive call on the deterioration of the security situation in the East of DR Congo. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

DR Congo crisis: Kagame, Blinken discuss deteriorating security situation

Monday, November 06, 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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Security

DR Congo crisis: Rwandan civilian injured amid escalating fighting along border

Tuesday, October 24, 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
Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | XINHUA via AFP

EAC raises concerns over ‘deteriorating’ DR Congo situation

Friday, October 13, 2023
East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni during a meeting at state house to discuss the conflict in eastern DR Congo.on Tuesday, October 10. COURTESY
Africa

EAC boss, Museveni discuss DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Houses belonging to Tutsis were intentionally set ablaze by Government-backed FDLR and Wazalendo militia last week. Internet

As you make a #Stand, spare a thought for the victims of FDLR/Wazalendo violence

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Commander Maj. Gen. Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu visiting the Ugandan contingent’s bases in Kiwanja and Bunagana, in North Kivu Province, in June 2023. The EAC regional force has troops from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta urges non-military solution

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, visited Kenyan and South Sudanese troops deployed to Rutshuru Territory, in North Kivu province on August 10, 2023. The regional force occupies positions vacated by the M23 rebels as part of a withdrawal plan called for by regional leaders. Courtesy
Africa

Regional army chiefs to discuss interventions after fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
The United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, speaking on Tuesday, July 4, during her briefing to the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council.
Africa

Risk factors for genocide visible in DR Congo, says UN advisor

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Members of the FDLR-FOCA, a UN-sanctioned terrorist group that has operated in eastern DR Congo for nearly three decades. The genocidal militia was formed by the masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Today, along with its splinter groups including CNRD/FLN and RUD-Urunana, the militia is at the heart of the insecurity affecting eastern DR Congo and the region.
Africa

US takes on DR Congo’s Tshisekedi over supporting FDLR genocidal militia

Thursday, May 25, 2023