insert_link Africa Congolese 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 Africa Burundi 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 Africa 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. today17 February, 2025
insert_link Africa M23 Rebels Threaten Advance on Bukavu Amid Rising Tensions The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group has warned of a possible advance on Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, citing a worsening security situation. And according to Reuters, this comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo's government refuses to engage in direct talks with the rebels. Capturing Bukavu would mark a significant expansion of M23's control, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority in eastern Congo following the fall of Goma in late […] today12 February, 2025
insert_link Africa S.A’s Patriotic Alliance calls for vengeance against the M23 rebels S.A's Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has called for vengeance against the M23 rebels responsible for the deaths of 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an urgent Parliamentary debate, McKenzie expressed his condolences to the fallen soldiers’ families. He criticised members of Parliament who claimed to be commanders-in-chief and challenged them to fight alongside the soldiers: today11 February, 2025
insert_link Africa SADC Chair Mnangagwa Calls for Ceasefire in DRC Zimbabwean president and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has urged a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows reports of Rwandan-backed rebels capturing another town near Bukavu, despite their earlier ceasefire declaration. Heavy fighting continues, with Goma still under M23 rebel control. Mnangagwa's appeal comes ahead of the Sadec and East African Community summit in Tanzania this weekend: today7 February, 2025
insert_link World Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports. today13 November, 2024
insert_link Africa 18 Civilians killed in DRC violence At least 18 civilians have been killed by armed bandits in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of October. A civil society organization that has been documenting the deaths has condemned the frequent killings of unarmed people in the territory of Nyiragongo. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa. today29 October, 2024
