May 28
Somalia: Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in… Read more »
May 01
Congo-Kinshasa: Over 80 Congolese Soldiers Face Trial for Fleeing Battles Against Rebels
Eighty four Congolese soldiers accused of fleeing battles against AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing trial on multiple charges, including violating… Read more »
March 17
Africa: US Hosts DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has this week invited senior officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to participate in discussions aimed at easing violence in eastern DR… Read more »
March 16
Congo-Brazzaville: Internet Outage Hits Congo-Brazzaville During Presidential Vote
Internet access across the Republic of the Congo was abruptly disrupted on Sunday as voters headed to polling stations to take part in the country's presidential election, a global… Read more »
March 10
Sudan: Chad Closes Sudan Border to Prevent Spillover From War
Chad has officially closed its border with Sudan, saying the move is aimed at preventing the three-year conflict in its eastern neighbour from spilling into its territory,… Read more »
February 24
Burundi: Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure
Burundi has reopened its land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after more than two months of closure caused by fighting in eastern Congo, officials said Monday. Read more »
February 17
Sudan: AU Intensifies Diplomatic Push to End Conflicts in Sudan and Eastern DRC, Says Bankole Adeoye
The African Union has stepped up efforts to secure ceasefires in Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security,… Read more »
November 25, 2025
Africa: Somalia's Deputy PM Highlights Progress At Africa-EU Summit in Angola
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, attended the Africa-European Union Summit in Luanda on Monday, highlighting his country's progress in peacebuilding, security,… Read more »
November 11, 2025
Somalia: Somali Ambassador to Congo Presents Credentials to President Tshisekedi
Somalia's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ilyas Ali Hassan, has formally presented his credentials to President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in a… Read more »
October 23, 2025
Rwanda: African Army Chiefs Pledge Closer Cooperation At Kigali Summit
African army chiefs have wrapped up a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, with a commitment to strengthen military cooperation and information-sharing across the continent,… Read more »
October 19, 2025
Somalia: Somali Authorities and Interpol Arrest Former Hospital Director On Rape Charges in Rwanda
Somali authorities, in cooperation with Interpol, have arrested Jama Abdi Mohamud, the former director of Qardho Hospital, in Rwanda and brought him back to Somalia to face charges… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Planning Minister Meets With DR Congo Officials to Boost Development Cooperation
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mohamed Aden Mohamed, held a high-level meeting on Monday with officials from the Danish Refugee Council… Read more »
September 30, 2025
Somalia: Somalia Envoy Helps Secure Release of Over 50 Citizens Jailed in DR Congo
Somalia's ambassador to Tanzania, who also represents the country in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has secured the release of more than 50 Somali nationals previously… Read more »
September 11, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Somali Business Delegation Warmly Received in Kinshasa, Led By Ambassador Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle
A delegation of Somali businesspeople received a warm welcome upon arrival in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in a visit aimed at strengthening… Read more »
July 20, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Somalia Welcomes DR Congo-M23 Ceasefire Deal, Calls It Key Step Toward Regional Stability
Somalia, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday between the Government of the… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Africa: African Union Extends Burundi Troops' Stay in Somalia By Six Months
The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. Read more »
