DRC and Rwanda to implement M23 ceasefire plan

DRC and Rwanda to implement M23 ceasefire plan

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to implement activities aimed at ending an armed conflict led by the M23 rebels in the east of the DRC. The foreign ministers of both countries met in the Angolan capital of Luanda and agreed to end the conflict which started in 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

October 14, 2024 19

Africa

Uganda on high alert following fighting in eastern DRC

Uganda has stepped up security at its border following renewed fighting in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically with the recent takeover of a strategic border town by M23 rebels. Isabel Nakirya reports. Major Bilal Katamba, spokesperson for the Mountain Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), informed Xinhua that […]

August 5, 2024 18

Africa

DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward – what must happen next for peace

By Delphin R. Ntanyoma, University of Leeds The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initial cessation of hostilities was for two weeks. It was extended by a further two weeks. Armed conflicts […]

July 26, 2024 24

Africa

Uganda denies supporting M23 rebels

Uganda has called a UN group of experts report alleging its involvement with the M23 rebels biased and unresearched. The paramilitary M23 rebel group operates in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and has seized swaths of the mineral-rich country in recent months. UN Report The Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a United Nations report seen by […]

July 10, 2024 21

Africa

Military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 25 Congolese soldiers to death

A military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 25 Congolese soldiers to death for running away from a battle against the M23 rebels. The court in Butembo city found the soldiers guilty of fleeing the enemy, dissipation of munitions of war, and pillage. Congolese government troops have been fighting the M23 rebels since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

July 5, 2024 20

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Oshiwambo

Ovakwaita vetanga leameno la DRC vapewa ehandukilo lefyo.

Ovakwaita vetanga le ameno veli 25 ovo va kala tava ta manekwa oku fadukapo olwoodi la li pokati kavo no ngudu ye rebels do M23 mo Democratic Republic of Congo, ova pewa ehandukilo lefyo onghela mo mangu yoshilongo osho. Shelikwatelela kovanaveta veli lepo ovakwaita ovati omuvalu aushe kumwe wo vatamanekwa vefike po 31 mwa kwa telwa ovakwaita veli 27 oshoyo ovakwashiwana 4 veli ovakulukadi vo vakwaita ova holoka onghela komesho […]

July 4, 2024 30 5 6

Oshiwambo

UN ayemba eponokelo la ningilwa ovanambelewa voku yandja omakwafo mo DRC

Omukwatakanifi mo shikondo sho makwafelo oshiwana me hangano loiwana yahangana mo DR Congo, onghela okwa yemba nee nghono oshiponokela sho madipao atwaa lelifa eemwenyo do vanhu 2 moushilo wo shilongo osho. Oshiponokela osha ningilwa ovanailonga voku yandja omakwafo opaulumo mumbwe mo shondaxa ko nguloshi shaningilwa mo North Kivu, oshitopolwa aasho sha kala mo ma kuyunguto okudja mo 2021 pefimbo ee rebel do M23, da hovelele noikonga yado yo ma homato […]

July 3, 2024 23

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 […]

July 2, 2024 21

Africa

DR Congo mortar attack kills two S.African soldiers

A mortar attack in the turbulent east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed two South African soldiers and wounded 20 others, the army said Wednesday. South African troops have been deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community force helping the government put down a rebellion. The South African National Defence Force said one of its bases was hit by a "mortar attack" on […]

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