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Angola has announced it will send troops to eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

Angola set to deploy troops to DR Congo amid setbacks

Monday, March 13, 2023
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Africa

UN boss silent on genocidal militia but urges M23 to respect ceasefire

Tuesday, March 07, 2023
The East African Community Secretary General, Peter Mathuki (R) meets with the Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, Amb. João Caholo , on Wednesday, February 22. Courtesy

Regional blocs in joint bid to help address DR Congo crisis

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Delegates at the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa

AU chief hopes Nairobi, Luanda peace processes can resolve DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Oda Gasinzigwa, the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, swearing in on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The National Electoral Commission is proposing to harmonize the timelines for the upcoming Parliamentary and Presidential elections. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

What next after NEC proposes new schedule for next legislative polls?

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Pope Francis in Kinshasa, delivered a speech full of stinging condemnation of the exploitation over centuries. Internet
Africa

DR Congo, Africa shouldn’t be plundered, Pope Francis tells West

Thursday, February 02, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah as they withdraw from Kibumba in DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda ‘not surprised’ by DR Congo expelling officers from regional body

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
United Nations special envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia speaks during a meeting. The UN special envoy has called upon the two countries to “exercise maximum restraint” amid high tensions. Courtesy
Africa

UN urges restraint over Rwanda-DR Congo tensions

Friday, January 27, 2023
Ambassador Clever Gatete, Rwanda’s permanent representative to the United Nations speaks at an open debate of the Security Council on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo situation remains a threat to regional peace – Amb Gatete

Friday, January 27, 2023
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. It was the third such incident involving a Congolese Sukhoi-25 fighter jet in three months. File
Security

DR Congo’s warplane incursion an act of war – analysts

Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Government Spokesperson, Yolande Makolo during a past news briefing. Rwanda has expressed its concern over the DR Congo “apparent abandonment” of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process. File
Security

Kigali regrets Kinshasa’s abandonment of Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Congolese refugees in Kenya during a demonstration on Tuesday, January 17. They have petitioned the United Nations Security Council and multiple countries over human rights violations targeted at Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

Congolese refugees petition UN, world leaders over DR Congo abuses

Wednesday, January 18, 2023