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M23 accuses Kinshasa of violating ceasefire, launching fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The rebel coalition accuses Kinshasa of launching coordinated attacks despite a recent Doha peace deal and vows to defend civilians.

Last Ebola patient discharged as WHO starts countdown to end DRC outbreak
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 19, 2025

A total of 43 people have died, with most of the cases and deaths concentrated in Bulape and Dikolo, which together account for more than three-quarte...

DRC Government, M23 ink deal to establish mechanism for monitoring potential permanent ceasefire
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The agreement was signed on Tuesday, building on the Declaration of Principles signed in Doha, Qatar, on July 19, 2025, which laid the foundation for...

China, US are in a race for critical minerals: Why African countries need to make the rules
The Conversation  |  Oct 13, 2025

The question is what African countries are doing to take advantage of this demand for these critical minerals, especially to drive their own developme...

Over 80 per cent of health facilities in Eastern DRC left without humanitarian support, ICRC warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

A September 2025 assessment by the ICRC found that 85 per cent of facilities lack essential medicines and nearly 40 per cent have lost health-care sta...

WHO begins Ebola vaccinations in DRC’s Kasai Province amid first outbreak in three years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 14, 2025

The DRC Health Ministry reports 32 suspected Ebola cases, including 20 confirmed infections and 16 deaths, with a new case 70 kilometres from Bulape r...

Ebony and ivory: Why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin
The Conversation  |  Sep 11, 2025

Both elephants and rare ebony lie at the heart of the national heritage of Cameroon. By safeguarding elephants, Cameroon can protect the long-term via...

Over 50 dead after ISIS affiliate ADF attacks funeral in DR Congo’s Lubero territory
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 09, 2025

Congolese soldiers arrived on Tuesday morning to repel the attackers, but by then the assault had ended, army spokesperson Lieutenant Marc Elongo conf...

DRC’s Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason: What case against the former Congolese president is all about
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

President Tshisekedi must tread carefully, as Kabila’s remaining loyalists, though fewer in number, could grow bolder in challenging his leadership.

DR Congo crisis: Funding cuts curtail assistance to victims of violence
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The dramatic liquidity crisis currently impacting the UN and its global partners has already prevented a high-level human rights probe into the DRC em...

Rwanda, DRC commit to fast-track full implementation of June peace agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The move forms part of a series of measures aimed at ensuring adherence to the peace accord, also referred to as the Washington Accord, which commits...

Ex-DRC justice minister Mutamba jailed for Sh2.6 billion scandal: Political witch-hunt or genuine anti-graft drive?
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

Mutamba vowed to come down hard on embezzlers. Now, he has been sentenced to three years, with hard labour, for allegedly stealing funds intended for...

Qatar pledges Sh2.7 trillion investment in DR Congo as it mediates peace talks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

The DRC deal follows a major tour by Al Mansour Holding across southern Africa in August, during which it pledged $70 billion (Sh9 trillion) across fo...

DRC’s latest peace deal is breaking down and it isn’t the first – What’s being done wrong
The Conversation  |  Sep 02, 2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, displacing over 7.8 million people and leaving 28 million more facing food insecurity, nearly four million...

DR Congo conflict: Why peace talks with M23 rebels are stalling despite Doha deal
DW News  |  Aug 21, 2025

Kinshasa insists on M23’s full withdrawal and an end to external backing, while the rebels demand political and security guarantees before disarming,...

More than three million displaced people return home in DRC despite ongoing conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

Most returns have taken place in the volatile east, with over two million people going back to their villages in North Kivu province and more than 600...

For Harambee Stars Sh600 million CHAN pledge, Ruto to pay Sh530 million out of pocket - PS Mwangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

Mwangi said on Tuesday that the Sh70 million annual budget under the Sports Ministry’s reward scheme will cover a portion of the bonus, with Ruto pers...

Uganda to host two million refugees by end of 2025 due to escalating crises - UN
XINHUA  |  Aug 05, 2025

Uganda's progressive refugee policy allows refugees to live, work and access public services, but funding shortfalls are drastically impacting aid del...

68 killed as African migrant boat capsizes off Yemen
DW News  |  Aug 04, 2025

Dozens of bodies have washed ashore in the southern Yemeni governorate of Abyan. Authorities in Abyan are taking part in a search and rescue operation...

Why I played Manzur in defensive midfield – McCarthy explains tactical decision after beating DR Congo
Amina Wako  |  Aug 03, 2025

Speaking after the historic victory at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, McCarthy revealed his surprise choice to deploy centre-back...

Kenyan leaders unite in praise as Harambee Stars make CHAN history against DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

The electrifying atmosphere at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, reached its peak when midfielder Austin Odhiambo netted the only goal of the...

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker
New Times  |  Aug 02, 2025

The Parliament said “these utterances contrast sharply with the constructive spirit” demonstrated at the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La F...

DRC opens 124 million hectares to oil exploration, risking endangered species and rainforests
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

The new drilling plans could also affect around 39 million people living in the targeted areas, including indigenous communities, threatening their la...

ISIS-linked rebels kill 38 in Catholic church attack in eastern DRC’s Komanda region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 27, 2025

The assault, which occurred during a night mass, is believed to have been carried out by fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militant...

Trading Africa’s minerals for security deals is a dangerous gamble, experts warn
The Conversation  |  Jul 27, 2025

As global demand for critical minerals reshapes geopolitics, African states must recognise and assert the strategic leverage their mineral resources p...

Joseph Kabila faces treason charges as military trial begins in Kinshasa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

Joseph Kabila, who did not attend the hearing, is facing multiple charges, including treason, murder, rape, torture, participation in an insurrectioni...

Gen Muhoozi Kainerubaga: UPDF does not recognise Congo-M23 Doha agreement
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The agreement signed last week laid out several principles for the two parties to follow to allow resumption of normalcy by ending fighting in Eastern...

Congo Brazzaville joins CECAFA Four Nations Tournament as Sudan withdraws
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 16, 2025

With the new development, the tournament will now feature Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Congo Brazzaville, with the guest side stepping in to ensure th...

Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Ignoring macroinvertebrates is ignoring the silent custodians of biodiversity and the very foundation of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

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