DRC ex-leader’s return to Goma sparks tensions amid deepening divisions
Former President Joseph Kabila resurfaced in the rebel-controlled city of Goma on Thursday (29 May), drawing both hope and controversy as violence continues to escalate […]
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Torrential Floods Ravage Eastern Congo, Dozens Dead and Missing as Villages Washed Away
In a tragic turn of events, severe flooding triggered by relentless rains has devastated several lakeside communities in eastern Congo, killing at least 62 people […]
Caution as DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Peace Agreement Amid Continued Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are working toward a peace agreement aimed at ending the violent conflict in eastern Congo, with both […]
SADC Begins Troop Withdrawal from DRC as Eastern Conflict Simmering
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has begun withdrawing its peacekeeping forces on April 29 from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the […]
New Dawn or Missed Opportunity? Africa’s Place in the Church After Pope Francis
As the Catholic world reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, it is Africa that perhaps feels the weight of his absence most profoundly. While […]
DR Congo Suspends Kabila’s Party, Orders Asset Seizure Over Rebel Support Claims
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered his assets seized, accusing him of supporting Rwandan-backed rebels in […]
U.S. urges Rwanda to withdraw troops from DRC, cease support for M23 rebels
The United States has issued its strongest rebuke yet of Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate withdrawal of […]
AU Mediation in Eastern DRC Conflict Initiated by Faure Gnassingbé During Kinshasa Visit
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, recently appointed as the African Union’s mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has launched his peace mission […]
Dozens Killed in Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo as Blame Is Exchanged Over Weekend Attacks
At least 52 people were reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, as a series of violent attacks intensified the long-running […]
Togo’s President Appointed AU Mediator Amid Controversy in DR Congo Peace Process
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been appointed officially by the African Union as the mediator in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]