DRC

In the ever-changing landscape of international diplomacy, moments arise where collective action speaks louder than individual efforts. Recently, such a moment was captured when Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre joined an essential virtual gathering of leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The backdrop of their discussion was the increasingly troubling security situation unraveling in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The dialogue,…

UK Aid to Rwanda: Navigating the Complexities of Conflict and Diplomacy The world often finds itself caught in a tangled web of international relations, where choices can have profound ripple effects. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the escalating tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It's a story laced with intricate power dynamics, claims, counterclaims, and the ever-pressing question: how far will nations go to ensure peace and justice? In the heart of Africa, the…

The European Union's recent summons of the Rwandan envoy marks a crucial development in a protracted crisis that has left parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in disarray. Accusations of Rwandan meddling have interwoven themselves into this narrative of upheaval, leading to a humanitarian ordeal that has displaced millions and resulted in untold devastation. Who can truly fathom the magnitude of such human suffering? Despite constant refutation from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the pressure from the…

Rwanda's Complicated Role in the DRC Conflict In the ever-tense region of Central Africa, Rwanda's actions have once more brought international pressure. Recently, the U.S. Treasury Department placed sanctions on Rwanda’s former army general and the current Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, following allegations of Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. But what does this mean for the embattled region? The accusations are severe: Rwanda is said to…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the vibrant city of Kampala, a significant meeting unfolded between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Their conversation was peppered with discussions on deepening the bonds between their nations, with an emphasis on security, economic growth, and collaborative measures against the specter of terrorism. The dialogue between the two leaders wasn't merely a formal exchange. Instead, it was imbued with the kind of warmth and understanding that often arises…

Vahid Halilhodzic, the coach of the Morocco team, has revealed a list of 26 players called up to face DR Congo on March 25 and 29, in the play-offs for the World Cup 2022. A group almost identical to the one that played CAN 2021, without Hakim Ziyech but with…

For more than three months now, Ugandan (UPDF) and Congolese forces have been conducting a joint operation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight the ADF's armed group, responsible for the deaths of more than 6,000 civilians since 2013, according…

"March 8, the heroines of the shadows in the DRC". It is on the front page of the daily newspaper Le Phare that calls for the celebration of International Women's Day, which has…

After their initial defeat against the host country Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo won against Cape Verde and was revived in Group A in Afrobasket 2021, in Kigali. Identical dynamics for the Central African Republic, winning in the final seconds against Guinea in pool B. The Congolese reacted well. After Rwandan bang…

Negotiations between religious denominations to appoint the future president of the election commission must resume this Friday, July 30, 2021. The president of the platform for religious denominations, Catholic Monsignor Utembi, invites other religious denominations to the episcopate to try to find agreement. The President of the National Assembly gave them 48 hours to find a solution. A deadline that expires on Friday at midnight. This is the last chance meeting and the six other religious denominations have decided…