Democratic Republic of Congo

Omuwiliki wee Rebel mo DRC apulwa komangu amangwepo

Omangu yo pakwaita mo Democratic Republic of Congo oya yandja elombwelo opo oo eli omuwiliki wongudu yee rebele Corneille Nangaa mo DRC akale amangwapo. Naanga okuli omukwateli komesho wetanga lo Congo River Allieance, lakwatelamo oonakulwa vo M23, nota pewa oushima womahepeko oita oshoyo eenghendabala do kuumbako epangelo koshipundi. Oshikundaneki sho Al Jazeera, onghela oshati omukanda wopambelwa wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja komangu yoshilongo DRC onghela, owa lopota kutya elombwelo ola nuninwa Corneille […]

February 7, 2025 16

Africa

“Goma Call for Peace” Demands Ceasefire in DRC

The Goma Call for Peace has been launched to demand an immediate ceasefire and protection for civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anglican bishop of Goma, Martin Gordon, highlighted the immense suffering following the M23 rebels taking control of the city, which has resulted in over 900 deaths. Gordon calls for an end to the fighting, withdrawal of foreign forces, and renewed peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC:

February 6, 2025 15

Africa

UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in DRC

The United Nations aid agency has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging immediate intervention. Intense fighting in and around Goma has left food and water supplies critically low. Meanwhile, France plans to introduce a draft resolution at the UN Security Council this week, calling for Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the country.

February 4, 2025 5

Africa

SANDF Chief Reaffirms Peacekeeping Role in DRC Amid Kagame’s Claims

South African Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, has reaffirmed that SANDF troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo are on a peacekeeping mission, countering Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s claims. He stated their mandate is to neutralise armed groups and restore stability. Maphwanya confirmed that plans are underway to repatriate the bodies of the 13 fallen soldiers to their families:

January 31, 2025 26

Africa

Kagame Accuses Ramaphosa of Distorting DRC Talks

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting and lying about the issues they discussed on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He alleged that Ramaphosa had privately admitted that South African troops killed in the DRC were not attacked by the M23 rebels but by the Congolese military, FARDC. This comes after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of supporting M23. Kagame says South Africa is […]

January 30, 2025 68

Africa

South African Unions Call for Review of Military Missions in DRC

The Federation of Unions of South Africa is calling for a thorough assessment of all missions where South African National Defence Force soldiers are deployed. This is to ensure adequate resources and their safety. Thirteen SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fedusa says it hopes this loss of life would serve as a wake-up call for the […]

January 30, 2025 30

Africa

South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately

January 30, 2025 20

Africa

Protesters Target Embassies Amid DRC Crisis

Demonstrators in Kinshasa attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States, condemning international inaction over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, gunfire echoed through parts of Goma as Congolese troops clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan forces. The eastern city has turned into a battleground since fighters from the Tutsi-led M23 armed group and Rwandan troops entered central Goma on Sunday night.

January 29, 2025 24

Africa

UN Security Council pledges full support to peacekeepers in the DRC

The United Nations Security Council on Monday pledged its full support for UN peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as fighting in the DRC intensified in recent days. In a statement, the council says attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. Six UN peacekeepers have been killed since the fighting with M23 rebels escalated. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

January 28, 2025 39