DRC army Stories

UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 17, 2024

The decision came after members of the Zaire and CODECO armed groups clashed at a mining site about 40 kilometres from Bunia in Ituri Province, North...

Kenya condemns DRC coup attempt
Amina Wako  |  May 22, 2024

Nairobi echoed the sentiments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), a peace and security league comprising most East Afri...

Congolese military foils attempted coup in Kinshasa
Amina Wako  |  May 19, 2024

Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army, stated at a press briefing that the attempted coup was swiftly neutralized by d...

15 dead in eastern DRC attacks blamed on ADF rebels
AFP  |  Apr 14, 2024

The ADF has established a presence over the past three decades in the eastern DRC, killing thousands of civilians.

Poland under pressure from Kinshasa over military cooperation with Rwanda
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2024

The Polish leader visited Rwanda for a state visit in early February where he declared that Warsaw would provide defence support to Kigali in the even...

Rwandan forces report killing of Congolese soldier in illegal crossing
Foreign Correspondent  |  Jan 16, 2024

The confrontation in Rubavu District, Northwestern Rwanda led to the arrest of two other Congolese soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Re...

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