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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 parliament expresses frustration over general Maphwanya’s explanation on soldiers killed in the DRC conflict

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...

Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda

Kenya’s Ministry of Health announced on Friday that it has stepped up surveillance at all entry points nationwide following an outbreak of the Sudan...

Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe, criticizes South Africa’s former intelligence chief over DR Congo crisis claims

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...

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