13 October 2024
3 month ago
The South African Defense Forces announces a mortar attack on one of its bases in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
3 people killed in the clashes between armed men, identified as soldiers, and top politician’s guards. It was not clear if they were trying to arrest the politician - Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator and former vice prime minister who is a candidate for speaker of the National Assembly of Congo in an election that had been scheduled to be held on Saturday but was delayed due to a dispute within the ruling party
Gunfire heard in Congo’s capital Kinshasa near the president's office: AP
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sent a formal notice to Apple accusing the tech giant of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday
US Department of State: .@SecBlinken spoke with former Kenyan President Kenyatta about the conflict in eastern DRC and the importance of providing a pathway to reconciliation with armed groups. The Nairobi process and the assistance of regional leaders are vital to resolving the conflict
11 month ago
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 178 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 192 km NNE of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 year ago
At least 48 people have been killed in a crackdown on an anti-UN protest in eastern DR Congo, according to local sources and official documentation seen by AFP on Thursday
1 year ago
48 killed in eastern DR Congo anti-UN rally crackdown: sources
1 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 29 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda
1 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda
1 year ago
ISIS takes credit for bloody week of attacks targeting "Christian" civilians in DRC, with 3 claims for significant strikes on villages in North Kivu from March 8-12. ISIS reported more than 85 killed. Local authorities confirmed uptick+heavy casualties
1 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 10 km S of Bundibugyo, Uganda
1 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 105 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 year ago
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a Feb. 9 clash with a Ugandan army patrol near the town of Mwalika in the North Kivu Province of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
1 year ago
Islamic State group claims eastern DR Congo attack, which killed 23
DRC: after the Burundian and Kenyan army (@kdfinfo), it is the turn of South Sudan to deploy its soldiers in Kivu as part of the EAC Regional Force (@eacrf_DRC). President Salva Kiir bid farewell to Sudanese troops, who are going to Congo Kinshasa1 year ago
DRC: after the Burundian and Kenyan army (@kdfinfo), it is the turn of South Sudan to deploy its soldiers in Kivu as part of the EAC Regional Force (@eacrf_DRC). President Salva Kiir bid farewell to Sudanese troops, who are going to Congo Kinshasa
The M23 continued to advance north today towards Mabenga (Rutshuru terr., North Kivu). The FARDC gathered in Kibumba & Rugari to block their advance on Goma. In less than a week, M23-controlled territory has nearly doubled1 year ago
The M23 continued to advance north today towards Mabenga (Rutshuru terr., North Kivu). The FARDC gathered in Kibumba & Rugari to block their advance on Goma. In less than a week, M23-controlled territory has nearly doubled
In Beni, IS-Central Africa (DRC Congo) claims it attacked an army barracks, killing a soldier and driving the survivors away before seizing weapons and ammunition2 year ago
In Beni, IS-Central Africa (DRC Congo) claims it attacked an army barracks, killing a soldier and driving the survivors away before seizing weapons and ammunition
2 year ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 92 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
IS-Central Africa (DRC Congo) claims it attacked a Congolese army barracks in Beni; after driving away the garrison, the insurgents attacked Christian villagers, killing 4 & burning down their hourses:2 year ago
IS-Central Africa (DRC Congo) claims it attacked a Congolese army barracks in Beni; after driving away the garrison, the insurgents attacked Christian villagers, killing 4 & burning down their hourses:
For the third time this year, the Islamic State claims an attack at a prison, this time in Butembo DRC. 750 inmates freed
2 year ago
DR Congo buries 10 killed in anti-UN protests. Last week, demonstrations demanding the departure of the UN peacekeeping mission, known as MONUSCO, took place in the eastern city of Goma and quickly spread to several towns
2 year ago
Two dead after UN peacekeepers open fire in eastern DR Congo: UN, local source
The fatalities in the UN peacekeeping force MONUSCO were two Indian nationals and a Moroccan, Butembo police chief Paul Ngoma told AFP. Demonstrations in the troubled region erupted Monday, driven by accusations that MONUSCO was failing to act against armed groups
In Butembo, The demonstrators have just recovered 3 weapons from MONUSCO and 3 dead on the MONUSCO side
DR Congo: At least 2 villages in Irumu territory have been targeted by ADF fighters. The toll is heavy: at least 6 dead, homes burned, and above all, more than a hundred people kidnapped2 year ago
DR Congo: At least 2 villages in Irumu territory have been targeted by ADF fighters. The toll is heavy: at least 6 dead, homes burned, and above all, more than a hundred people kidnapped
Several thousand people demonstrated yesterday in Goma, on the border with Rwanda, in eastern DRC, to denounce Rwandan aggression and express their support for the Congolese army, in a context of maximum tension between Kinshasa and Kigali2 year ago
Several thousand people demonstrated yesterday in Goma, on the border with Rwanda, in eastern DRC, to denounce "Rwandan aggression" and express their support for the Congolese army, in a context of maximum tension between Kinshasa and Kigali
UN-Drone footage shows Rwandan troops on the DRCongo side of the border 6km away from their territory2 year ago
UN-Drone footage shows Rwandan troops on the DRCongo side of the border 6km away from their territory
North Kivu, 21-26 May 22. RSA Aviation carried out Combat Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC / CASEVAC, and Airstrikes missions in support of operation SABINYO1. The Blue Helmets demonstrate a high level of professionalism and dedication in the execution of MonuscoF operational tasks2 year ago
North Kivu, 21-26 May 22. RSA Aviation carried out Combat Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC / CASEVAC, and Airstrikes missions in support of operation SABINYO1. The Blue Helmets demonstrate a high level of professionalism and dedication in the execution of MonuscoF operational tasks