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DR Congo closes airspace to Rwandan aircraft amid rising tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned Rwandan aircraft from its airspace and territory, citing security concerns. The DRC's Civil Aviation Authority announced...
South African soldiers’ remains still in Uganda
The remains of 14 South African soldiers who died in clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are still in Uganda...
In a significant development for peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the outcomes of the...
Chadian president expresses support for DRC amid armed conflict
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has voiced support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as it faces armed conflict in the...
Tshisekedi Snubs EAC-SADC summit on Eastern DRC conflict resolution
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has opted out of the extraordinary summit between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern...
Burundi deploys more troops to Eastern DRCongo to reinforce fight against M23
Burundi has once again deployed troops to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via Gatumba, reinforcing its forces already engaged in combat against...
South African soldiers’ bodies return home through Rwanda
On February 7, 2025, the remains of 14 South African soldiers who lost their lives in combat in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...
M23 leadership appoints new governor and vice governors for North Kivu
In a significant political development, the March 23 Movement (M23) has installed new leadership for North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Malawi orders troops withdrawal from Eastern DR Congo
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the Chief of Defense Forces, General Paul Valentino Phiri, to commence preparations for the repatriation of Malawian troops...
Rwandan and Russian officials discuss security in Eastern DRC amid growing tensions
On February 5, 2025, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, held a phone conversation with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister for...
