Soldiers from Tanzania Fatally Struck in Missile Attack in DRC
A mortar assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from a military force representing southern Africa. […]
North Kivu
Congo Reinstates Death Penalty After Over 20 Years Amid Militant Struggle
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ended a moratorium on the death penalty to address violence and militant activity, as announced by the justice ministry […]
USAID declares collaboration to enhance the market for domestically cultivated rice in Eastern DRC
The United States Government (USG), via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a partnership with La Différence, a private firm in […]
Ugandan soldiers leave East African force in DRC
Ugandan soldiers have left the East African force deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ugandan army announced on Wednesday […]
South Sudanese troops join forces in Eastern DRC
At least 45 soldiers landed in the city of Goma on Sunday, 2nd April. More contingents are expected to arrive. South Sudanese soldiers are part […]
Ceasefire in East DRC fails to prevent clashes between army and M23 rebels
After several days of relative calm, fighting erupted between Congolese army and M23 rebels when they clashed on two fronts in the flashpoint province of […]
Six new Ebola cases in Uganda, says WHO
“So far, seven cases, including one death, have been confirmed to have contracted Ebola from Sudan,” WHO said in a statement, referring to a rare […]
Militiamen attack Butembo after the departure of Monusco
The eastern DRC town of Butembo, the scene of violent anti-UN protests in late July, was attacked on Tuesday by militiamen who attacked a UN […]
DRC: Thirteen pro-democracy activists released after 9 months in detention
Thirteen pro-democracy activists sentenced to one year in prison by a military court were released during the last week-end after nine months in detention in […]
M23 says DRC-Rwanda ceasefire not binding
The ceasefire announced Wednesday in Luanda after a summit between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame “does not commit the M23,” the […]