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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...
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...
