November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Over 6,000 Refugees 'Safely Resettled' From Rwanda in 2023
Up to 6,600 refugees in Rwanda were "safely" resettled in third countries in 2023, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Biruta Refutes DR Congo's 'Baseless Accusations' at Francophonie Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta has deplored and refuted as unfounded the accusations continuously being made by the representatives of the DR Congo government… Read more »
East Africa: We Have Reoccupied Areas Earlier Surrendered to Regional Force - M23 Rebels
The M23 rebels on Monday, November 6, claimed they have recaptured the strategic positions in eastern DR Congo that they had previously handed over to the East African Regional… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Rotates Police Contingents in Central African Republic, South Sudan
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, November 6, briefed two Formed Police Unit (FPU) contingents of 340 set to be deployed for peace support… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Kagame, Blinken Discuss Deteriorating Security Situation
President Paul Kagame on Monday, November 6, held a "productive call" with United States State Secretary Antony Blinken which attracted various discussions including the… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Discuss Military Deployment in DR Congo
The heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), on Saturday, November 4, held an extra-ordinary summit where they discussed a number of… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Uganda: Army Captures ADF Head Behind Tourists' Murders
Uganda said Thursday it has captured the head of a militia squad blamed for the murder of two honeymooning foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month, The… Read more »
October 26, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - Regional Force Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
The ceasefire agreement between the DR Congo armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebels was again breached on Tuesday, October 24, according to the East African Community Regional… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Spokesperson Explains Rubavu Border Incident
Rwanda is deeply concerned about the conflict that is taking place across the Western Province border, of which spillover effects continue to endanger the lives of Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Spokesperson Speaks Out on Rubavu Border Incident
Rwanda is deeply concerned about the conflict that is taking place across the Western Province border, of which spillover effects continue to endanger the lives of Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Biruta Visits Rwandan Troops in Central African Republic
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta on Tuesday, October 24, visited Rwandan troops deployed under a bilateral arrangement with the Central African Republic (CAR) and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 20 Dead in Suspected ADF Attack
At least 20 civilians were killed on Monday night in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in an attack attributed to the Islamic State-affiliated Ugandan rebel group, ADF,… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Rubavu Civilian Injured Amid Escalating Fighting Along Border
A Rwandan citizen based in the country's Western Province sustained injuries after he was injured by a stray bullet originating from clashes among the coalition of Kinshasa-backed… Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct
Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Rwanda: UNHCR, WFP Announce Decrease in Basic Services for Refugees in Rwanda
Due to budget constraints, refugees in Rwanda will no longer be able to receive some basic services, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and World Food Programme (WFP) have informed the… Read more »
October 13, 2023
East Africa: Region Raises Concerns Over 'Deteriorating' DR Congo Situation
The East African Community (EAC) has said it is "deeply concerned" about the escalation of hostilities by armed groups in eastern DR Congo, especially in the area of operation of… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeepers Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took "immediate and robust action" in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: 180 Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in CAR Awarded UN Medals for Excellent Service, Sacrifice
Some 180 Rwandan Police peacekeepers serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were on Wednesday, October 11,… Read more »
East Africa: East African Community Boss, Museveni Discuss DR Congo Crisis
East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, October 10, discussed the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
October 10, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Kenyatta Urges Non-Military Solution
The facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led peace process for DR Congo, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for a "non-military solution" to the conflict… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: Army Chiefs Meet Over DR Congo Crisis
Army chiefs from four African regions met on Friday, October 6, at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Gears Up for December Polls - What You Need to Know
The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election at an… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Continues After Two-Day Calm
Hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the M32 rebel group continued on Wednesday, October 4 after two days of uneasy calm, which followed renewed fighting on… Read more »
October 03, 2023
East Africa: Regional Army Chiefs to Discuss Interventions After Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo
Chiefs of defence staff from a four-bloc mechanism for DR Congo are expected to meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the auspices of the African Union (AU) to map out the… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo
Fighting erupted on Sunday, October 1, in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu province pitting the country's armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group. Read more »