WFP runs out of funds as famine worsens in Africa
On December 4, the World Food Programme (WFP) delivered a stark message: a significant funding shortfall has left it unable to provide critical aid to […]
Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC to sue Rwanda at African Court on Human Rights ahead of Angola Peace Summit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced its intent to sue Rwanda at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an African Union […]
DRC and Rwanda take a step forward in the peace process
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which agreed to a fragile ceasefire in early August, have taken a significant step forward in the […]
DRC, Rwanda ink ‘key document’ to advance peace process in DRC’s troubled east
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Rwanda signed a key document on Monday (25 November), which they hope will pave the way for […]
Mozambique in crisis: opposition has little hope in SADC support as regional leaders meet in Harare
Zimbabwe is hosting an extraordinary high-level summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend (16-20 Nov.) to address escalating post-election violence in Mozambique […]
ICC: Prosecutor orders “reactivation” of investigations in the DRC while continuing investigations in Ivory Coast
On Monday, October 14, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced the “reactivation” of investigations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a visit […]
DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
Macron calls for “withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan troops” from eastern DRC
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the close of the Francophonie Summit in Paris on Saturday, called for the “withdrawal of the M23 and Rwandan […]
President Macron hopes to convince DRC and Rwanda to make peace
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda this week in an effort to push […]
Mpox: 171 cases reported in Burundi
Burundi’s Health Minister announced a total of 171 confirmed cases of mpox on August 22, with the first cases reported just last month. According to […]