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Kenya calls for unified peace framework in Eastern DRC, urges immediate ceasefire
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 07, 2025

The proposal seeks to address ongoing coordination challenges between the two regional peace mechanisms - the AU-led Luanda Process, spearheaded by An...

DRC takes Rwanda to African Court of Human Rights over deadly conflict
Amina Wako  |  Feb 07, 2025

The DRC also seeks reparations, the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, and an end to Rwanda’s alleged support for M23.

843 killed, 3,082 injured as war devastates Goma - WHO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Medical facilities are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties.

Guterres urges de-escalation as regional leaders convene on eastern DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 07, 2025

UN reports indicate that Goma, the provincial capital, is effectively under siege, with exit routes blocked and its airport shut down indefinitely.

Uhuru blames Tshisekedi’s lack of political will for DRC peace talks disruptions
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 06, 2025

A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...

M23 group sets new government in North Kivu province
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The move confirms M23's decision to take over the mineral-rich North Kivu following years of similar attempts.

Malawi orders troops to prepare for withdrawal from eastern DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The troops are part of a contingent of soldiers from the Southern African regional bloc (SAMIDRC) deployed in eastern DR Congo to neutralise armed gro...

Rwanda accuses international community of bias on eastern DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 05, 2025

He reiterated Rwanda's support for a political solution between the M23 and the Congolese government, stating, "Our defensive measures are to defend o...

Goma in crisis: Mass graves, looted aid and rising Cholera cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that nearly all displacement camps along the Kanyaruchinya axis...

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Congo crisis
Amina Wako  |  Feb 04, 2025

The DRC requested the urgent meeting, which has gained the support of 29 member states and 22 observer states.

Gachagua slams government for ‘inaction and insincerity’ over rising abductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Gachagua also questioned President Ruto's international stance on peace, particularly in the DR Congo, contrasting it with the situation at home.

Kagame says he's unsure if there are any Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

On allegations that Rwanda smuggles other minerals from eastern DRC, Kagame shifted focus to global actors, particularly Western nations.

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

US Embassy in Kinshasa reduces staff, urges citizens to leave DRC Immediately
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

US citizens have been urged to ensure their travel documents are up to date and have essential items packed in easily transportable bags.

Two Tanzanian soldiers killed in DRC, defence department says
Amina Wako  |  Feb 02, 2025

According to the statement, JWTZ has been actively involved in various international missions, including those in Lebanon, Sudan, Central African Repu...

South African troops are dying in DRC: Why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Conversation  |  Feb 02, 2025

Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.

Rwanda denies SADC accusations of attacks on SAMIDRC troops, civilians
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

SADC expressed concern that the RDF's involvement in these attacks had further worsened the security situation in eastern DRC and undermined both the...

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

Fighting stalls in east Congo as troops push back M23 rebels
Reuters  |  Feb 01, 2025

Local civil society leader Justin Mulindangabo said Congo's army had taken back the villages of Mukwija, Shanje, Numbi and Nyamasasa and other localit...

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