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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...
DR Congo government blocks social media platforms amid rising eastern conflict
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended access to social media platforms, including TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and the Google...
2,500 FARDC soldiers killed in clashes with M23 in Goma
International humanitarian organizations have announced the commencement of burial activities for victims of recent clashes between the Democratic Republic of Congo's national army (FARDC)...
South African Members of Parliament (MPs) voiced strong dissatisfaction on Tuesday with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF),...
M23 rebels declare ceasefire in DRCongo
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo announced a unilateral ceasefire on Monday, February 3, just a week after seizing the strategic city of...
Tanzanian military confirms two of its soldiers in recent clashes in DR Congo
Tanzania’s military has confirmed the deaths of two of its soldiers and injuries to four others in recent clashes involving the M23 rebel group...
The Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe, has criticized South Africa’s former intelligence chief, Lt. Gen (Rtd) Maomela Motau, for...
South Africa in DRCongo: Death toll doubts rise to 50 amid M23 Ceasefire offers
Reports have emerged from the conflict-ridden eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claiming that the number of South African soldiers killed...
M23 vows to stay in Goma, may march to Kinshasa
In a press conference held this morning in Goma, Corneille Nanga, the leader of the AFC/M23 coalition, emphasized the enduring presence of his group...
Kagame to Ramaphosa: RDF is an army, Not a militia
Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has come under fire from President Kagame for accusing the Rwandan Armed Forces (RDF) of being complicit in the...
