DR Congo, Rwanda Agree to De-escalate Tensions
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have agreed to de-escalate tensions and accelerate progress in implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, part...
Iran Names Khamenei’s Son as New Supreme Leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts has announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new Supreme Leader, just over a week after the assassination of his father,...
FARDC Drone Strikes M23 Position in Mushaki as Civilian Toll Disputed
A Congolese army drone struck rebel positions on the Misekera hill near Mushaki market in Masisi territory on Saturday morning. AFC/M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka...
Congolese Refugees Open Businesses in Rwanda’s Oldest Camp amid Aid Cuts
Forty-five-year-old Abel Nsengamungu, a father of five, is among hundreds of Congolese refugees living in Rwanda’s oldest camp who are now running small businesses...
M23 Signals Push to Remove Kinshasa Regime, Adds 1500 New Commandos
The March 23 Movement (M23), operating under the Congo River Alliance (AFC/M23), has once again vowed to continue what it calls a ‘liberation war”...
EU Looks to Mozambique to Keep Rwanda’s Army Funded
According to exclusive reporting, Brussels is considering routing funds to Maputo, which would pass an equivalent sum to Kigali, to avoid direct transactions with...
DRC Defence Minister Visits Belgium’s Royal Military Academy in Push to Modernise FARDC
Deputy Prime Minister Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita visited Brussels on March 18 as part of a broader European defence diplomacy tour, meeting with Belgian military...
Military Depot Explosion Kills Dozens in Burundi
Hundreds of people are feared dead following a massive explosion at a military depot in Bujumbura—Burundi’s economic capital—according to early reports.
The incident occurred in...
AFC/M23 Withdraws from Lubero
The AFC/M23 fighters were observed withdrawing from parts of Lubero territory in North Kivu between Monday and Tuesday, March 24, according to reports and...
Drone attack kills UN staff in Goma
A drone attack has killed at least three people in the town of Goma, the AFC/M23 group has confirmed.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning,...
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Military Depot Explosion Kills Dozens in Burundi
Hundreds of people are feared dead following a massive explosion at a military depot in Bujumbura—Burundi’s economic capital—according to early reports.
The incident occurred in...
Tshisekedi Bets on America to Rebuild DRC’s Army and Economy
As AFRICOM concluded a landmark visit to Kinshasa to explore military cooperation with the FARDC, President Tshisekedi told traditional leaders in Kwilu that U.S....
Congolese Army Launches Operations to Hunt down FDLR Fighters
The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have launched operations targeting fighters from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of...
