UN peacekeeping chief says there's no question that there's Rwandan troops in Goma supporting M23, difficult to tell what the numbers are
Kenya's President William Ruto: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo presidents agree to a meeting on Wednesday to discuss congo war
16 час назадIn Bukavu thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest the attack on Goma by the M23 and RDF, and affirm that eastern Congo is part of the DRC "il n'y a pas de RDC sans l'Est". Fear is growing that Rwanda plans to annex the entire Kivu region
Congolese rebels say they have "taken" the key city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion
1 день назадM23 forces are believed to have entered downtown Goma and are patrolling streets in Goma. Goma airport is fully under M23. European Mercenaries that have been fighting for President Tshisekendi are reported to have surrendered to M23
1 день назадDRC: The Vice-Governor of North Kivu province launched a solemn appeal to all law enforcement and security officers. In his message, he urged them to mobilize fully to ensure the defense of the homeland in the face of the security challenges facing the region
1 день назадCongolese army and SADC troops deploy around Goma, threatened by M23 rebelsnnArmy vehicles were headed to the front line on the outskirts of Goma in eastern Congo Saturday, as fighting between Congolese military and M23 rebels continues
M23 rebels (supp by Rwanda) in the eastern DRC has warned Congolese govt troops in Goma that the 48-hour ultimatum to lay down their arms is approaching. UN Security Council meeting moved up to today. UN and SADC troops remain. Expect further battles around Goma soon
1 день назадGoma: The '8e CEPAC La Source' church announced this morning the suspension of its services due to the security situation in the city. Officials explained that worshippers are invited to continue praying from their homes. The Swahili service currently in progress has also been suspended. The Church is calling for vigilance, while urging believers to pray for peace and security in the city
UK, US, and France urge their nationals to leave DR Congo amid escalating clashes between the army and M23 rebels. With peace talks failing, the rebel group—backed by Rwandan forces—has seized large parts of eastern DRC, worsening the humanitarian crisis
2 день назадCongo has just recalled its diplomats deployed in Rwanda with immediate effect and asks Kigali to stop, within 48 hours, all diplomatic and consular activities of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Kinshasa
3 неделю назадNorth Kivu: Civilians trapped between FARDC and M23. In the Lubero territory of the DRC, thousands of people are fleeing intense fighting. A thread on the daily lives of the inhabitants, through their testimonies and images
Opposition in DRC unites against President Félix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional amendment, with demonstrations expected to defend constitutional rights
Three US citizens among 37 people sentenced to death in DR Congo on charges of taking part in failed coup attempt
DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break
5 месяц назадGOMA_DRC: An incident at the barrier between Rwanda/DRC. The Wazalendo fired bullets wanting to enter Rwanda but they themselves retreated. They only crossed the neutral zone.
Congo - Arrest in Beni of 31 people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State, including many foreigners, among them Tanzanians and Kenyans
DR Congo: 548 people have died from monkeypox in the country since the beginning of this year
Всемирная организация здравоохранения объявила mpox чрезвычайной ситуацией в области общественного здравоохранения после вспышки в Демократической Республике Конго, которая теперь распространилась на соседние страны.
5 месяц назадNK_RDC: Генерал ИГНАС САУЛИ ДУНИА из НЬЯТУРА, мобилизуя войска в Саке, продолжает напоминать им, что "МУТУТСИ НИ АДУИ" (ТУТСИ - ВРАГ). В октябре 2023 года этот же генерал заявил: "МЫ СЛОЖИМ ОРУЖИЕ, ПОКА ТУТСИ НЕ КОНЕЦ В РУАНДЕ"
DRC - Zambia: The two countries have just reopened their border, after resolving a trade dispute which had led Zambia to close its border
5 месяц назадRight now the City of GOMA and the rural districts of Nyiragongo on its edge are experiencing insecurity they have never known because of the active presence of the Wazalendo. Fdlr. and the military gathered there without any support. Demonstrations are degenerating everywhere
5 месяц назадDRC/Rwanda: according to the US State Department, the ceasefire between Kinshasa and Kigali is of indefinite duration. Further de-escalation measures will follow. Washington supports the ad hoc verification mechanism led by Angola. On the ground, the M23 is making progress
5 месяц назадThe @URDPC_CODECO_OF in full parade in DJUGU. The activity was well supported by the authorities of the state of siege. CODECO is the militia most active in systematic attacks against the HEMAS. Recently, @BasaZukpa PP from the Group was invited to Kin
5 месяц назадTchomia: Information from consistent sources received at the AMANI ITURI Platform Office indicates the presence of General mzalendo KASEREKA_KABIDO among the @URDPC_CODECO_OF working on the coast of Lake Albert
The United States welcomes the two-week humanitarian truce committed to by the parties to the conflict in eastern DRC. We reaffirm our support for regional diplomatic efforts to find the way to permanent solutions and a lasting peace
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
