DRC Crisis

AU Summit Urges M23 Rebels to Cease Fire in Eastern DRC

The African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government has voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders called on M23 rebels to halt hostilities to prevent further loss of life. The Assembly reaffirmed that inclusive negotiations and political dialogue remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts across the continent.

17 February, 2025 22

South Africa

In S.A, DA Calls for Scaling Down of Military Parade Ahead of SONA

In S.A, the DA says it has written to Parliament speaker Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate scaling down of military parade arrangements for Thursday's State of the Nation Address. The DA’s Chris Hattingh says specifically, that they have called for the cancellation of the planned fly-over by the South African Air Force, given the dire situation facing the South African National Defence Force troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of […]

3 February, 2025 58

Africa

Namibia Urges International Support Amid DRC Crisis

The Namibian government is concerned about the worsening security situation in the eastern DRC, stressing the potential for regional conflict if a diplomatic resolution is not achieved soon. According to Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Namibia calls for humanitarian aid to reach the affected populations and supports the African Union's appeal for global assistance.

28 January, 2025 56

Africa

UK charity convoy attacked in DR Congo conflict zone

A convoy of a UK charity organization was attacked by angry youths in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as it was heading to deliver aid to displaced people in a conflict zone. Local authorities say 5 vehicles belonging to the charity known as Tearfund were burnt and two people were killed in the attack in North Kivu province. The North Kivu province has been racked by […]

2 July, 2024 32

Africa

Violence displaces 5.7 million in the DRC

Clashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have now uprooted 5.7 million people across north Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri province. In an alert, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR said that the violence has reached a devastating new level. UNHCR and partners have provided emergency shelters as part of the humanitarian response, said UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh. The United Nations Refugee Agency has meanwhile sounded the alarm on the […]

27 March, 2024 53

Africa

DRC protests: expert explains why Congolese anger against the west is justified – and useful to the government

By Kristof Titeca, University of Antwerp Since early February, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, has been rocked by protests directed against western embassies. Protests took place in front of the British and French embassies, and in front of United Nations buildings. Throughout the city, American and Belgian flags were burned. The protesters are denouncing what they believed to be western complicity in the war in […]

19 February, 2024 28

Africa

Armed violence forces 450,000 to flee in DR Congo

An increase in armed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to an influx of displaced people. The United Nations says 450,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past 6 weeks. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

27 November, 2023 102