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 »
January 22
Rwanda: Burundi President's Kinshasa 'Gaffe' Exposes His Intentions for Rwanda - Analysts
The comments by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye on Sunday, January 21, when he said Rwanda was to be blamed for the insecurity in the Great Lakes region were described as… Read more »
January 09
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rights Official Denounces Rising Hate Speech, Incitement
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has said he is "concerned about the rise in ethnic-based hate speech and incitement to violence" in eastern… Read more »
January 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Moise Katumbi Calls for Annulment of Election Results
Opposition politician Moise Katumbi, who came second after the December 20, 2023 elections in DR Congo, has called for the results to be cancelled. Read more »
January 02
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC's Tshisekedi Gets New Term. Will It Be Better, More of the Same or Worse?
The wait is over. Eleven days after the Congolese cast their votes in a presidential and general election, Felix Tshisekedi has been declared winner of the December 20 poll in the… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: 2023 Leaves Eastern DR Congo as Unstable as Ever
The year 2023 might have begun on a positive note, with regional peace mechanisms offering hope that the insecurity in eastern DR Congo would be solved or, at least, that political… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Rwanda/Congo-Kinshasa: Amagaju Announces Signature of Two Congolese Players
Amagaju FC, on Sunday, December 24, officially announced the signing of two players from the Democratic Republic of Congo: - Abdel Matumona and Rashid Shaban, on a… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: A Chaotic DR Congo Is Much a Danger to Congolese As It Is to the Region
Reports from Burundi last week indicate that an attack by a militia group in the western part of the country claimed at least 20 people. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices Continues on December 21
CONGOLESE headed to the polls again on Thursday, December 21, in a general election marked by widespread logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO Mandate Extended for One Year as UN Adopts Drawdown Plan
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, December 19, adopted a resolution outlining the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices
After a chaotic campaign marred by allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks, the presidential and legislative elections in DR Congo faced disruptions as… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Blocks EAC Electoral Observers
East African Community (EAC) Partner States will not, as is the norm, observe general elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), according to a statement from… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: I Cannot Arrest People for Making a Statement - Ruto to DR Congo
President William Ruto of Kenya has spoken out on the dispute between his country and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after his government declined to arrest some… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo - M23 Rebels 'Welcome' U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire with the Congolese army, which was announced by the United States government on Monday, December 11. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: U.S. Govt Says DR Congo, M23 Rebels Have Agreed a to 72-Hour Ceasefire
The DR Congo army and the M23 rebels on Monday, December 11, agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, according to a statement from the US White House. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Military of Cutting Off Supply Route to Goma
The M23 rebel group has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government, citing that the closures are… Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - EAC, SADC Army Chiefs to Deliberate Regional Force's Mandate
As the mandate of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo expires on December 8, the Congolese government has informed the summit of EAC leaders that it will not… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, UN Mission Sign Withdrawal Plan
The United Nations and DR Congo government have signed an agreement that will kick-start the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Country. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo Army Announces 'Divorce' With FDLR
DR Congo's army (FARDC) has announced it will end any ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned terrorist group based in the country's east, and whose leaders are accused of perpetrating… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: On Your Marks, Get Set -Go! Let the DR Congo Blame Games 2023 Begin!
In less than a month our Congolese neighbors will head to the polls and vote for their president. The incumbent, Felix Tshisekedi, is on one side and on the other side you find a… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, U.S. Intelligence Chief Discuss Tensions in Eastern DR Congo
White House Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines held discussions with Presidents Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo from… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of 'Indiscriminate' Bombing of Populated Areas
As fighting continues in eastern DR Congo, the M23 rebel group has accused the government coalition of indiscriminate bombing of parts of North Kivu province. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Three Opposition Candidates Back Moise Katumbi for President
DR Congo's former prime minister Matata Ponyo is one of the candidates who have pulled out of the race and announced that they will support Moïse Katumbi in the December 20… Read more »