April 23
Rwanda: Kagame, Macron Hold 'Productive Call' Over DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "held a productive call" on Tuesday, April 23, during which they discussed the fruitful bilateral cooperation and… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: No, Bloomberg News, the Only Thing Deepening DR Congo Conflict Is Its Rulers and Their Bedfellows
An article that appeared last Friday on the Bloomberg news website claims "Rwandan meddling is deepening Congo's deadly conflict". Read more »
April 15
Congo-Kinshasa: Ramaphosa, Museveni to Discuss DR Congo Crisis
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected in Uganda on Monday, April 15, for a two-day working visit in which he will discuss the security crisis in eastern DR Congo with… Read more »
April 09
Africa: Former South African President Mbeki Says DR Congo Should Execute Sun City Agreement, Disarm FDLR Genocidal Forces
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) should disarm genocidal forces who fled into Congolese territory after committing… Read more »
April 01
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Cannot Carry DR Congo's Burdens, Says Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda cannot continue to be blamed for DR Congo's problems, especially the insecurity in the east of the country. Read more »
March 27
Rwanda: 'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame
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. Read more »
March 25
Burundi: Kagame Condemns 'Primitive Politics' Driving DR Congo, Burundi, FDLR Collabo
President Paul Kagame has condemned "primitive politics" driving the collaboration between Congolese and Burundian leaders and their alignment with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned… Read more »
March 22
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, Rwanda Foreign Ministers Meet in Angola
Rwanda's Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula on Thursday, March 21, met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations… Read more »
March 10
Africa: AU to Fund SADC Mission in DR Congo
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to "mobilise requisite support" for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission… Read more »
February 19
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - True Path to Peace Will Not Be Found in Externalising Blame
The recent seeming change in the US stance on the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) raises alarming questions about the former's commitment to genuine… Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Kagame, Angolan President Discuss DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço met in the capital Luanda on Monday, March 11, for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR… Read more »
March 07
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo took control of Nyanzale, a small town in Rutshuru territory that was a key… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Inside Kinshasa's Plan to Hire American Mercenaries to Fight M23
In 2023, DR Congo's authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province, where a government-led coalition is pitted against the… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DR Congo - Al Jazeera's Sanitization of Killer Militia Needs to Stop
Over the last few days, Catherine Wambua-Soi, Al Jazeera's producer in the region, has enjoyed unfettered access to government-controlled areas in eastern DR Congo, notably the… Read more »
February 26
Rwanda: Regional Lawmakers Condemn Ethnic Violence in DR Congo
Lawmakers from the Great Lakes Region have condemned ethnically motivated violence and discrimination in eastern DR Congo, and called on the international community to consider the… Read more »
February 21
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Can Be Over If 'Real Issues' Are Addressed - Rwanda
The Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, has responded to the accusations by France that Rwanda supports M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: Govt Takes Defence Measures Amid 'Threat' From DR Congo
The Rwandan government says it is "deeply concerned" by DR Congo's abandonment of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process and the international community's indifference to the… Read more »
February 17
Congo-Kinshasa: FDLR Integration Into DR Congo Army Must Be Addressed - Kagame
President Paul Kagame reiterated the need to address the issue of integration of the genocidal FDLR militia into the Congolese army, FARDC during a mini-summit to address root… Read more »
February 16
Southern Africa: Rwanda Concerned By UN Support to SADC Troops in DR Congo
The Rwandan government has asked the United Nations to reconsider its intended support to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in conflict-ridden… Read more »
February 15
Southern Africa: South Africa-Led SADC Deployment in the DRC Will Destabilize the East African Region
There were many opportunities for peace. They have all been thrown out on the altar of military brinkmanship and tribalistic politicking. Read more »
February 17
East Africa: Kagame, Regional Leaders Meet in Addis to Address Root Causes of DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame attended a mini-summit hosted by President João Lourenço of Angola at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, late Friday,… Read more »
February 14
Central Africa: Belgian Foreign Minister Asks DR Congo to End Ties With FDLR
Belgium's foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
February 13
Southern Africa: South Africa Sends 2,900 Troops to DR Congo Despite Censure By Main Opposition Party
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, February 12, ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo despite objections by his country' main opposition… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 24
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - UN Force Accused of Aiding Government Coalition Against M23 Rebels
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, January 24, accused the United Nations mission in the country (MONUSCO) of providing a government-led coalition with information… Read more »