Convicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo
A convicted war criminal based in Uganda has announced a new rebel movement intent on toppling the government in eastern Congo's Ituri province, creating another potential security threat in the ...
The Kenya Times on MSN1h
Somalia to Give Trump Two Airbases and Ports
The government of Somalia has reached out to US President Donald Trump, seeking to grant his administration exclusive operational control over key strategic assets. In a letter dated March 16, 2025, ...
The Africa Report4h
US‑Africa: AFRICOM makes its case; tariffs for South Africa; women under fire
US Africa Command is on the hot seat on Capitol Hill as MAGA questions the value of military intervention in Africa ...
AllAfrica on MSN5h
Despite Renewed Conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Protection for Civilians Is Paramount - Keita
As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians - including in areas under ...
Opinion
The New Times on MSN16hOpinion
Unraveling the truth behind territorial integrity and media propaganda in DR Congo
President Félix Tshisekedi has skillfully framed the M23 rebellion as a threat to the Democratic Republic of Congo's territorial integrity, painting a picture that the group is made up of foreign ...
DRC crisis escalates as M23 advances, peace talks collapse
The situation in eastern DRC continues to deteriorate, with M23 rebels gaining ground and diplomatic efforts failing to produce viable solutions. The rebels’ refusal to negotiate or withdraw from ...
Sunday Trust on MSN1d
Africa rallies to resolve DR Congo conflict
More African countries are rallying around to resolve the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with eastern and southern African countries seeking to broker peace.They have now expanded their ...
Opinion
The EastAfrican on MSN2dOpinion
The shifting sands of eastern DR Congo: M23’s war and the continent’s gamble
The Congolese chessboard remains in motion - M23 dominates, the West fumbles, and Africa, ...
Guardian TV2d
Rwanda and DRC officials sit down for second round of talks as M23 meets mediators
Qatar has hosted a second round of talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Qatari mediators also met separately with representatives of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.
Medafrica Times2d
DRC: Opposition Rejects Presidential Dialogue Amid Escalating Crisis
The political standoff unfolds against escalating violence in eastern Congo. Since January, M23 rebels have captured major cities including Goma and Bukavu, raising fears of regional conflict.
Qatar hosts talks between Congo and Rwanda, also meets with rebels, sources say
Qatari mediators hosted a second round of talks on Friday between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and separately met ...
AllAfrica on MSN2d
'Felix That Couldn't Deliver Pizza'
At the instance of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame met ...