Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Amid Tight Security
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term after winning January’s disputed presidential election, […]
Félix Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate in DRC
President Felix Tshisekedi has said he is ready to seek a third term in office if the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo ask […]
President Felix Tshisekedi Orders Mining Revenue Audit Amid Losses from Record Exports
The President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has directed a comprehensive audit of mining export revenues and state assets, citing significant financial […]
US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Despite December Peace Accord
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of backing the March 23 […]
African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]
Angola and DRC Leaders Confer on Peace Initiatives Amid Ongoing Eastern Conflict
President João Lourenço of Angola, who also serves as current Chairperson of the African Union (AU), held on Monday a high‑level meeting in Luanda with […]
Tshisekedi Disputes M23 Withdrawal From Uvira as Regional Leaders Push Verification Mechanisms
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi said on Sunday, December 21 that M23 rebels have not withdrawn from the strategic border city of Uvira, contradicting claims by […]
Rwanda Accuses Congo and Burundi of Breaching Washington-Backed Ceasefire
Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Burundian Army of violating the ceasefire established under the Washington peace agreement, escalating tensions despite […]
Congo Accuses Rwanda of Breaching US-Brokered Peace Deal, as Regional Tensions Deepen
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of breaching a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington, DC on 4 December 2025, […]
US Brokered “Washington Accord” Sees DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire and Mineral Access
On Thursday, December 4, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a “permanent ceasefire” agreement in […]