insert_link Africa Kabila Engages in Talks as Rebel Threats Grow In DRC Former President of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun discussions with opposition leaders regarding the country’s political future, as Rwanda-backed rebels continue to capture territory in the east, according to five sources speaking to Reuters. The talks, which also include civil society members, could pose a further challenge to President Felix Tshisekedi, who has faced criticism for his handling of the M23 rebels' rapid advance. today7 March, 2025
insert_link Africa M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Escalating Congo Conflict Residents of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city, are assessing the damage after widespread looting followed the arrival of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels according to Reuters. The rebel group, which took control of the city on Sunday, has pledged to restore order. Their capture of Bukavu and its strategic airport in Kavumu marks a major advance, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority and raising concerns of a broader regional war. today18 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A says the presence of its peacekeepers in DRC shows commitment to peace S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the presence of South African peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is a testament to the continued commitment to the peaceful resolution of one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Fourteen South African National Defence Force soldiers have been killed in fighting with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the DRC. In his state of the nation address on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said all […] today7 February, 2025
