insert_link Africa Rwanda’s military support to other countries is part of a strategy to boost its reputation By Federico Donelli, University of Trieste Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention. Military diplomacy refers to activities carried out by representatives of a country’s security apparatus to pursue its foreign policy interests. These activities include the use of armed forces in combat and non-combat operations. Powerful countries such as […] todayJune 25, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Lawyers claim torture of Americans accused in DRC coup plot Lawyers of three American citizens accused of trying to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged a military court to nullify the statements made by their clients on grounds that they were tortured while in detention. todayJune 19, 2024 33
insert_link Africa Rocket attack kills three in DRC Two Congolese soldiers and a Romanian mercenary have been killed in a rocket attack in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A Congolese security official says the rocket landed at their military base in North Kivu province over the weekend. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayJune 17, 2024 21
insert_link Africa Over 80 killed in Eastern Congo Attacks More than 80 people have been killed in a spate of attacks over the past week in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities have blamed the killings on members of an Islamist militia known as the Allied Democratic Forces. Chris Ocamringa (Otchamringa) has more from Kinshasa. todayJune 10, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Displaced by violent conflict: the world’s most neglected crises are in Africa – six essential reads By Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa – the only non-African country on the list is Honduras in central America. Neglect, according to the council, is characterised by a lack of media coverage, inadequate humanitarian funding and insufficient […] todayJune 10, 2024 7
insert_link Africa DR Congo trial over thwarted ‘coup’ bid due to open Around 50 people including several Americans are due to go on trial on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo over what the army said was an attempted coup, military justice official said. The hearing, which is due to begin during the morning, is taking place in a military court inside the Ndolo military prison in the capital Kinshasa. Armed men attacked the home of Economy Minister […] todayJune 7, 2024 11
insert_link Africa A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […] todayMay 27, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Government Condemns Attempted Coup in DRC, Calls for Peace Initiatives Namibia has unequivocally condemned the attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo, affirming its steadfast stance against unconstitutional power transitions. Minister Peya Mushelenga emphasized Namibia's adherence to African Union principles, advocating for the rejection of any unconstitutional change of governments. Namibia also expressed support for the Southern African Development Community's commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. Additionally, Mushelenga called upon the international community to aid in […] todayMay 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Kenya Airways Resumes Flights to Kinshasa as Detained Employees Released Kenya Airways announced the resumption of flights to Kinshasa after the release of two detained employees by military authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The airline had suspended flights to the DRC capital following the "unlawful" arrest of its staff, who were detained for more than two weeks. The employees, working at Kenya Airways' Kinshasa office, were reportedly detained due to missing customs documentation on cargo. Kenya Airways emphasized […] todayMay 7, 2024 15
