May 21
Southern Africa: SADC Condemns DRC Attempted Coup
Daily News
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) yesterday condemned the attempted coup d'état on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Was Christian Malanga, the Man Behind DR Congo's 'Foiled Coup'?
New Times
The Congolese army claimed, on Sunday, May 19, to have neutralised Christian Malanga, 41, saying he was the leader of Sunday's reportedly 'failed coup' attempt in the capital… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Understanding the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Push for Monusco's Departure
ACSS
Many Congolese dread the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, believing government forces are unable to provide security in the eastern DRC. Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Condemns Coup Attempt in DRC
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço on Monday condemned the attempted coup d'état in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which took place in the early hours of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Strange Coup in Kinshasa
Agenzia Fides
"The situation is calm, there are no traffic restrictions and the airport is functioning normally", say local sources, regarding the situation in Kinshasa, capital of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Foiled Attempted Coup Involving U.S. Citizens
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo's military said it has killed the leader of an attempted coup, thwarting a plot that involved some 50 people - both foreigners and Congolese. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Stopped Attempted Coup Involving American Citizens
This Day
The leader of an attempted coup yesterday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people, including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Military Captures Key ADF Militia Commander in DR Congo
New Times
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in eastern DR… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Latest New York Times Article On Congo Inadvertently Exposes Real Culprits in Congolese Mess [opinion]
New Times
An article on major mineral dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo posted last Thursday on the website of The New York Times, the preeminent newspaper in the US, is… Read more »
May 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Army Says Coup Foiled
DW
DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A shootout was previously reported in the capital, Kinshasa. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Role in Eastern DRC Conflict - Why International Law Is Failing to End the Fighting [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The power of international law lies in its potential to offer alternatives to force and violence. The ideal is that states submit their grievances to a court rather than duke them… Read more »
May 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
VOA
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles
Nile Post
Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »
May 16
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Soldiers Threaten to Kill Journalist Parfait Katoto Over Broadcasts
CPJ
Congolese authorities should take swift and comprehensive actions to investigate all threats against journalist and Radio Communautaire Amkeni Biakato (RCAB) director Parfait… Read more »
May 15
Southern Africa: SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo Senior Leadership Conducts Operational Visits [document]
SADC
To ensure proper operational effectiveness and efficiency, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) Force Senior… Read more »
May 14
Congo-Kinshasa: North and South Kivu - More Clashes Between Army and M23
Agenzia Fides
Two people died yesterday, May 13, in the bombing of the village of Minova, in the Kalehe region, in the province of South Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UNICEF's Ted Chaiban Concludes Visit to Eastern DR Congo
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where… Read more »
May 13
Southern Africa: Can SADC Troops Defeat M23 Rebels?
DW
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are struggling to restore peace and security to the restive… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »
May 10
Africa: Bold African Union Role Needed to Stabilise East DRC [analysis]
ISS
The African Union lacks a coherent strategy that can reduce tensions between countries and improve security coordination. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Freed After 4 Months in Jail Over Insult to Governor
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the… Read more »
May 09
Congo-Kinshasa: 8 Killed in Attack On DR Congo Health Center
VOA
At least eight civilians died Thursday in an attack on a health center in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to media reports that cited locals. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport and Security Matters Between DR Congo, Zambia [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an Inter-Ministerial Task Force Meeting of Ministers of Trade, Transport, Infrastructure and Security Portfolios from the… Read more »
May 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement - Ingos in DR Congo Call for a Cessation of Hostilities and the Respect for International Humanitarian Law
Norwegian Refugee Council
A deadly attack on Friday 3 May directly hit displacement sites hosting over 55,000 families around Goma in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Minerals Security Partnership Welcomes New Deal in Minerals Offtake and Processing Between Stl in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Umicore in Belgium [document]
State Department
The United States, as Chair of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), and MSP partners welcome the new deal finalized between STL, a subsidiary of La Générale des… Read more »