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Goma residents express frustrations after M23 refuses to join Angola-led talks
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 18, 2025

Many residents of Goma expressed confusion over what they saw as the rebel group's disproportionate response to European sanctions.

Platform for African Democrats condemns Angola’s crackdown on democracy meeting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Those affected included visitors from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Sudan.

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Tshisekedi's government has so far not committed publicly, but three government sources told Reuters this week he was seriously considering sending a...

EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Rebels of the M23 group have seized east Congo's two biggest cities since January in an escalation of a long-running conflict rooted in the spillover...

Congo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18, Angola says
Reuters  |  Mar 13, 2025

Congo's government has said at least 7,000 people have died in the fighting since January. At least 600,000 people have been displaced by the fighting...

Angola attempting to mediate direct talks between M23 rebels and DRC government
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 12, 2025

The M23 rebellion, which has intensified in recent months, has triggered massive displacements and deepened the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda from March
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The two nations also revealed plans to ease travel restrictions, with Angola pledging to waive visa requirements for Kenyan visitors, reciprocating Ke...

AFCON 2023: Angola edges Mauritania in five-goal thriller
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 20, 2024

Angola top the group with four points after two matches

Mashujaa Day chief guest fails to attend celebrations
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 20, 2023

Angola's President João Lourenço was unable to attend Kenya's 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations, despite being expected as the chief guest.

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