insert_link AfricaM23 Rebels Abduct Over 130 Patients from Hospitals in Eastern Congo today4 March, 2025
insert_link AfricaS.A Cabinet Backs AU & UN Efforts on DRC Conflict Meanwhile, S.A's cabinet has reaffirmed its support for the African Union and United Nations resolutions aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a media briefing, minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, urged all parties to work towards a peaceful solution and an end to hostilities: today28 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaCongolese Army Urges Deserters to Return Amid Rebel Advance Reuters has it that the Congolese army on Thursday called on deserters to rejoin their units after rogue soldiers fired gunshots and looted parts of Lubero following their retreat from clashes with advancing Rwandan-backed rebels. The unrest highlights growing disarray within the military as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive, having seized two of eastern DRC’s largest cities and raising concerns of a broader conflict. today21 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaDRC Seeks Chad’s Military Support Against M23 Rebels The Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters, has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the escalating insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces. A Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency confirmed the request, following a meeting between Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday. today20 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaBurundi Denies Troop Withdrawal from DR Congo Reuters reports suggest Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern DR Congo, where they were combating M23 rebels, posing a challenge for Congo’s army. However, a Burundian military spokesman dismissed these claims as "fake," stating on X that their troops remain active in their designated areas. today19 February, 2025
insert_link AfricaAU 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. today17 February, 2025
