Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army, stated at a press briefing that the attempted coup was swiftly neutralized by defence and security forces, and the situation is now under control.
Mudavadi’s recent visit to Kinshasa coincided with heightened tensions between the countries, a sharp departure from years of growing economic and military cooperation.
The senior Kenyan foreign policy official emphasised Kenya’s commitment to fostering cordial and closer cooperation with Kinshasa, reaffirming respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mudavadi's visit to Kinshasa coincides with heightened tensions between the two capitals and aims to engage his counterpart, Christophe Lutundula.
The national carrier will resume its daily fights to the DRC capital on Wednesday.
Foreign Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei made the announcement on Monday, saying Nairobi engaged in vigorous diplomatic efforts.
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese military.
Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese military.
The head of the Lac Vert district where the incident occurred, Dedesi Mitima, told Reuters he had seen the bodies of seven children and two men at the camp.
In February 2022, just months before the highly anticipated presidential election, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, now President, drew criticism from Congolese online communities for remarks deemed derogatory
The humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by funding shortages according to the statement, with only 16 per cent of the required $2.6 billion for this year's Humanitarian Response Plan having been secured.
KQ stated that it cannot continue flights without sufficient personnel.
KQ insisted that the arrest happened despite the airline having not uplifted or accepted the "precious" cargo.
A US federal appeals court recently dismissed a lawsuit targeting Apple, Google, Tesla, and other tech giants
Belgian envoy Roxane de Bilderling says more should be done to hold Rwanda to account amid an escalating crisis in eastern DRC.
The report was presented on Tuesday afternoon by the Nelson Koech-led committee and will be debated officially by the house on Wednesday.
The ADF has established a presence over the past three decades in the eastern DRC, killing thousands of civilians.
Three other TPDF soldiers are nursing serious injuries from the attack, according to SADC.
The latest attack was on the village of Galay in Ituri province.
Intense fighting between the Congolese army and resurgent M23 rebels has displaced thousands in the North Kivu Province.