March 25
East Africa: EAC-SADC Summit Expands Eastern DRC Process Mediators Following Angola's Exit
Capital FM
The second joint summit of the Eastern African Community (EAC) and South African Development Community (SADC) has appointed an expanded panel to lead peace efforts in the… Read more »
East Africa: Ruto, Mnangagwa Co-Chair Virtual EAC-SADC Summit On Eastern DRC Conflict
Capital FM
President William Ruto on Monday evening co-chaired a virtual Joint Summit of East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Three More Facilitators Named in Effort to Pacify DR Congo Crisis
New Times
A joint summit of heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have named more facilitators in the ongoing push to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kivus - a New Era of Peace That No Sanctions Can Undermine [opinion]
New Times
For close to two months now, a wave of positive change, mixed with a breeze of peace, stability and security, have been blowing along the border regions between Rwanda and DR… Read more »
March 24
Angola: Angola Withdraws From Mediation of DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according… Read more »
Angola: Angola Flags Desire to Step Down As Mediator in Eastern DRC Conflict
RFI
Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government forces and the M23 rebel… Read more »
Angola: Angola Withdraws From Peace Mediation in the East of the Democratic Republic
Agenzia Fides
Angola has ended its mediation in the war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Angolan Presidency announced this in a communiqué today, March 24: "Angola… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WFP Races to Support New Congolese Arrivals in Burundi As Aid Operations Become Stretched to the Limit
WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has rapidly mobilized additional assistance in Burundi to support the large influx of families fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »
East Africa: EAC, SADC Heads of State to Hold Virtual Summit On DRC
Capital FM
Heads of State and Government from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene their second joint summit on Monday evening… Read more »
March 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Welcomes De-Escalation Efforts in Eastern DR Congo
New Times
Rwanda has welcomed AFC/M23 rebels' announcement regarding the repositioning of its forces from Walikale in support of ongoing peace initiatives, as well as DR Congo's declaration… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Create an Enabling Environment for Lasting Peace in Eastern DR Congo
New Times
In past few days, there has been a glimmer of hope in the long-running crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with both the government in Kinshasa and the M23 rebels… Read more »
March 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Funding Cuts Hit Critical Humanitarian Aid as DR Congo Crisis Deepens - UN
UNHCR
Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, leaving thousands without life-saving aid and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Belgian Politicians Leveraging DR Congo Crisis to Boost Influence' [interview]
New Times
The ongoing crisis in DR Congo has drawn international attention, with various stakeholders weighing in on its causes and potential resolutions. Former Belgian Senator Alain… Read more »
March 20
Congo-Kinshasa: After the Fall of Goma and Bukavu, Where Is DR Congo's M23 War Headed?
The New Humanitarian
"Civilians continue to die and live in fear." Read more »
Africa: Anatomy of SADC's Failure in Eastern DRC [analysis]
ISS
The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Surprised By Qatari Initiative On DRC Conflict
ANGOP
Foreign Minister Téte António said Thursday in Luanda that Angolan Head of State João Lourenço was surprised by Qatar's initiative to bring together… Read more »
Uganda: DRC Refugee Surge Strains Humanitarian Support in Burundi and Uganda
WFP
World Food Programme urges action to avert 'escalating hunger crisis' Read more »
March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - M23 Rebels Seize Walikale - Reports
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebels pressed on with their offensive in eastern DR Congo, capturing the town of Walikale in North Kivu Province, late Wednesday, March 19, reports indicate. Read more »
Burundi: Scholar Tells How Burundi, FDLR Connived in DR Congo Village Massacre
New Times
As part of a book project on the mechanisms of genocide ideology in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province, Harvard scholar Bojana Coulibaly and her research partner travelled to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Qatar for Crisis Talks On Eastern DRC
RFI
The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Withdraws From Peace Talks, Citing Continued Sanctions On Its Members
Capital FM
The M23 rebel group has announced its withdrawal from ongoing peace talks, citing continued military offensives by the Congolese government and international sanctions on its… Read more »
Africa: Cholera and Mpox Cases Increasing Dangerously in DRC As Aid Cuts Push Health Systems to Near-Collapse [press release]
Oxfam
Preventable diseases are sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cholera cases increased by 326, Mpox by 269, and measles by 95 people in North Kivu alone, during the last… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Europe's Meddling in Efforts to Pacify DR Congo Must Be Collectively Fought
New Times
Over the years, the pursuit of peace in Africa has often been hijacked by external forces that prioritise their interests over the continent's stability. Nowhere is this clearer… Read more »
March 18
Congo-Kinshasa: M23's Rampant Human Rights Abuses Demand International Action [press release]
AI London
Hundreds of dead bodies collected in under a month Read more »
East Africa: Kagame, Tshisekedi Hold Talks in Qatar
New Times
President Paul Kagame and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, as part of… Read more »
