In a bold move to restore stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to neutralise destabilising forces and facilitate direct talks among all warring parties. They convened a Joint EAC-SADC Summit in Dar es Salaam,… Continue reading EAC-SADC Summit Calls for Neutralisation of Destabilising Forces, Bolsters Peace Processes in DRC
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SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern… Continue reading SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
DRC Attacks: SANDF Releases Names of Fallen Heroes as SADC Condemns M23, Rwanda
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has released the names of the 14 soldiers who died during a confrontation with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These soldiers were part of the SANDF troops deployed to the DRC as part of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) and… Continue reading DRC Attacks: SANDF Releases Names of Fallen Heroes as SADC Condemns M23, Rwanda
SANDF Suffers More Soldier Deaths in DR Congo While Fighting M23 Rebels
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that three soldiers died yesterday (January 27) fighting the M23 rebels in the DR Congo. The official confirmation comes amid calls back in South Africa that the soldiers should be withdrawn and brought back home to secure the country’s porous borders. “Following an exchange of mortar… Continue reading SANDF Suffers More Soldier Deaths in DR Congo While Fighting M23 Rebels
The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals
In the view of Vertu Ikombo Otoka, life in the Republic of the Congo has transformed greatly since the completion of the No.1 National Highway. Born in Brazzaville, the country’s capital, he has witnessed firsthand the significant impact of this highway on the nation’s economic development, particularly in the rural regions it connects. “When I… Continue reading The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals
20 Killed In Attack Near Burundi-DRC Border
20 killed in attack near Burundi-DRC border At least 20 people were killed in Gatumba, Mutimbuzi district in west Burundi’s Bujumbura province, near the border between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), by unidentified gunmen on Friday night, a Burundian government spokesman said on Saturday. “The deadly attack targeted nine households around… Continue reading 20 Killed In Attack Near Burundi-DRC Border
DR Congo Awaits First Preliminary Results Amid Tensions
Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. As the country awaits the announcement of the first preliminary results later the day amid visible tensions, Moise Katumbi, one of the main opposition candidates in the presidential race, has said… Continue reading DR Congo Awaits First Preliminary Results Amid Tensions
Outrage After Refugees Burnt Alive In DRC
THE killing of 45 people, is the latest in a series of brutal attacks by non-state armed groups on forcibly displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Twelve of them were burnt alive during the attack that occurred in the Lala displacement site of the eastern Ituri province on Monday. Armed assailants targeted… Continue reading Outrage After Refugees Burnt Alive In DRC
China, DRC Upgrade Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership
The presidents of China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Friday the elevation of the bilateral relationship from astrategic partnership of win-win cooperation to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. China and the DRC are strategic partners with a profound traditional friendship forged in the course of fighting for national liberation and… Continue reading China, DRC Upgrade Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership