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 […]
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US and DRC Seal $1.2bn Health Accord Amid Aid Restructuring
Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States have formalised a $1.2 billion health partnership aimed at strengthening disease control and healthcare financing over […]
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 […]
South Africa Applauds US House Backing for Three-Year AGOA Extension
South Africa on Tuesday welcomed the United States House of Representatives’ approval of legislation to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for a […]
DRC alleges Rwanda-backed M23 offensive killed 1,500 civilians since December
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of killing more than 1,500 civilians in eastern DRC since early December, following a renewed offensive by […]
Niger Suspends Visas for Americans After US Imposes Entry Restrictions
Niger announced on 25 December a sweeping ban on the issuance of visas to United States citizens, marking a retaliatory response to Washington’s decision to […]
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, […]
Rwandan-Backed M23 Offensive Drives Mass Displacement as Fighting Nears Uvira
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have advanced towards the outskirts of Uvira in South Kivu on Tuesday, December 9, deepening an already volatile security crisis in eastern […]
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 […]