May 14, 2023
East Africa: EAC Troops Failed, Says DR Congo's Foreign Minister
DR Congo's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Christophe Lutundula, has said the East African Community regional force sent to the country's conflict-ridden… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Why Blaming Rwanda for the DRC's Problems Is the New 'Dog Ate My Homework'
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in a sorry state, and it's not hard to see why. A quick glance at the headlines will reveal a country rife with armed groups, corruption,… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: More Deployment of Foreign Forces in Eastern DR Congo a Recipe for Disaster
At the beginning of this week, it was announced that the Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC) Heads of State had approved a plan to deploy yet another multinational… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Forces Are Not a Panacea for DR Congo's Ills
On Monday, member states of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit in Windhoek, Namibia, to discuss the country that I call the 'Sick Man of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Shocking Video Shows Militiamen Shooting at Cattle
A video has circulated on social media showing Kinyarwanda-speaking armed men shooting at dozens of cows at close range, and killing them. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Rwanda: Congolese Rwandophones and Their Land Are Two Sides of Same Coin - Says Scholar
Rwandan Scholar, Prof. Jean-Pierre Karegeye was recently interviewed by French media outlet TV5Monde about the borders between the DR Congo and Rwanda in the context of President… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Call Out French Broadcaster Over Deliberate 'Fake News' Publication
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo says it is drawing the attention of the French International Radio (RFI) to one of its permanent correspondents in DR Congo, for allegedly… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Rwanda: Refugees in Rwanda Quiz Diplomats on 'Terrible' Situation in DR Congo's East
Refugees from DR Congo who are in Rwanda have quizzed foreign diplomats on what the international community is doing to address the political instabilities that have continued to… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - M23 'Partially' Withdraws From Bunagana
The M23 rebels have partially vacated Bunagana and Chengerero areas in eastern DR Congo in the latest verification of the ongoing withdrawal in Rutshuru Territory, the East African… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Accuse Army of Abuses
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has accused the government forces of violating a ceasefire called for by regional leaders and is instead killing civilians. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Forces Repulses Attack in Kibumba
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, April 12, repulsed an attack within its area of operation by a group of armed men suspected to… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Global Eminent Persons Call for Action Over Genocide in DR Congo
As Rwandans mark the 29th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, two eminent personalities of global reputation have called for 'urgent action' to stop another looming… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Kenya: DR Congo - Nairobi Process Making Progress, Says Kenyatta
The Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and stability in eastern DR Congo which was initiated, in early 2022, by former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Congolese… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Bunagana
The M23 rebels have started withdrawing from Bunagana, a key town which fell in the hands of the rebels in June 2022. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Deploys More Troops to DR Congo
The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) on Monday, April 3, sent more troops to eastern DR Congo to reinforce the East African Community regional force. Read more »
Rwanda: Ruto Commends Rwanda's Role in Solving DR Congo Security Crisis
President William Ruto of Kenya has commended President Paul Kagame and Rwanda for the 'invaluable' understanding and contribution in resolving the security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: U.S. Calls Out DR Congo for Collaborating With FDLR Genocidal Militia
The United States has condemned the continued collaboration between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of remnants of those who committed the… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Qualify for 2023 Women's Afrobasket Finals
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday night booked their ticket to the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket finals due in Kigali from July 26 to August 6 at BK Arena. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda 'Very Concerned' Over Possible Genocide in Kivu - Biruta
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, has said that some international actors are adamant and don't want to recognise the eminent Genocide against… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: In Kinshasa, Macron Only Said the Obvious
French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend emphasized the need for Congolese authorities to look within for solutions to their security challenges, especially in the… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed
A soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over from the DR Congo and shot at RDF soldiers manning the common border between Grande Barrière and Petite Barrière… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Confirms Plan to Deploy Troops to Eastern DR Congo
Burundi will deploy troops to the East African Regional Force in eastern DR Congo, on March 4, in line with the roadmap set by the EAC military chiefs on February 9, in Nairobi,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Situation in Eastern DR Congo a Major Human Rights Challenge - Biruta
The situation in eastern DR Congo is a major human rights challenge for the international community, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Do Not Look for Culprits Outside Your Country - Macron to Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, March 4, advised the DR Congo leadership to look inward, stop living in denial about what really ails their country, as well as stop… Read more »
Rwanda: Regional Team Starts Investigating After Congolese Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed
A team from the Extended Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) on Saturday, March 4, visited the scene in Rubavu District where a soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over… Read more »