March 14
Southern Africa: Committee Welcomes Decision to Terminate SADC Mission in DRC, Calls for Continued Diplomatic Interventions [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, have welcomed the decision by the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State… Read more »
Southern Africa: Termination of SADC Military Mission in DR Congo Is Long Overdue
New Times
The recent decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks a pivotal… Read more »
March 13
Angola: Angola Indicates M23 Rebels Are Ready to Begin Direct Peace Talks On 18 March
RFI
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Troop Withdrawal From DR Congo Long Overdue - South African Defence Expert
New Times
A defence and security expert has welcomed the decision by the South African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC),… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Makes 'Bold Decision' to Withdraw Troops From DR Congo As Tensions Intensify
New Zimbabwe
SOUTHERN African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and withdrawal of troops in phases. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23-DR Congo Govt Talks Set for March 18
New Times
Direct peace talks between AFC/M23 rebels and the Congolese government are set to start in Luanda, on March 18, Angola's presidency announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 13. Read more »
Africa: Burundi Red Cross Respond to Thousands Fleeing Conflict in the DRC [press release]
IFRC
The Burundi Red Cross has set up a vital humanitarian service point at the Rugombo Stadium a few kilometres from the Democratic Republic of Congo border, providing shelter for… Read more »
March 12
Angola: Angola Pushes for Direct Talks Between Kinshasa and M23 in DRC Crisis
RFI
As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Backed M23 Target Journalists, Activists
HRW
Armed Group Threatens, Harasses, Attacks Civilians in Occupied East Read more »
Angola: DRC Govt and M23 Begin Negotiations On March 18 in Luanda
ANGOP
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 Group will begin direct negotiations for peace, on March 18, in Luanda, under the Angolan mediation. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician's April 7 Paris Concert
New Times
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician's concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the… Read more »
Southern Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Time for SADC to Take Remedial Action [opinion]
New Times
Thursday, March 13, is D-day for the Southern African Development Community, as leaders of the regional bloc will hold an extraordinary summit to decide on the course of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Must Accept Peace Talks With M23 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasised that resolving the ongoing crisis in DR Congo will require the Congolese government to "hold the bull by its horns" and engage the AFC/M23… Read more »
Rwanda: HRW Is Serving Kinshasa Regime's Interests - M23
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebellion in eastern DR Congo has "categorically reject the unfounded allegations" presented in Human Rights Watch's (HRW) report, on Wednesday, March 12, claiming that… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Angola Announces It Will Mediate in the Crisis in Eastern DRC
Agenzia Fides
Angola will host negotiations in Luanda between the Kinshasa government and the M23 with the aim of resolving the crisis affecting the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 to Kinshasa - 'The Sooner We Talk, the Sooner Peace Becomes a Reality'
New Times
Persistent governance failures, corruption, and empty promises have destabilized eastern DR Congo for decades and the government in Kinshasa has not only failed to dismantle the… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Journalist's Investigation Debunks Narrative Linking Rwanda to Coltan From Rubaya
New Times
The route between Rubaya in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province and Rwanda which is alleged to be used to supply coltan minerals to tech giant Apple does not exist and cannot… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Schedules Another Extraordinary Summit to Discuss DRC Security Crisis
New Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to hold another extraordinary summit virtually on Thursday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Deteriorating Situation in DRC Under Spotlight
The Herald
SADC Chairperson, President Mnangagwa, will tomorrow preside over a crucial Extraordinary regional summit of Heads of State and Government, where leaders will convene virtually to… Read more »
March 11
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Injects Fresh Support Into DR Congo Vaccination Drive
UN News
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Are SADC Troops On Verge of Leaving Eastern DR Congo?
New Times
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a virtual extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organ Troika on March 6, and reportedly agreed to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With High Refugee Influx Amid Intensifying DR Congo Conflict
Nile Post
Burundi is facing its largest refugee crisis in decades as tens of thousands flee escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Meets With DRC Counterpart
ANGOP
The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday in Luanda met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, to… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Does Rwanda Cry 'Wolf' or Is It Déjà Vu? [opinion]
New Times
For years, whenever Rwanda raises concerns about the security threats from DR Congo, critics dismiss it as paranoia or political maneuvering. Some call it an overreaction; others,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The People of Masuika Hears Two Verdicts
JusticeInfo.net
The two men prosecuted for the martyrdom of a traditional chief in 2017 had their sentences reduced to 20 years in prison by the military court on March 10. The Congolese… Read more »
