Rwanda-backed M23 advances in DRC as volunteers rally to fight back
After seizing the biggest city in eastern DR Congo, the Rwandan-backed armed group M23 was advancing south through a neighbouring…
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General Muhoozi Issues Warning To White Mercenaries In Eastern DRC
Muhoozi’s announcement follows after DRC armed forces lost control of Matembe, a town in North Kivu province located on the road to the key commercial hub of Butembo, after clashes broke out Sunday with the M23, according to the local and military sources.
DR Congo, Rwanda Leaders to Hold Peace Talks in Angola
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will meet Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC’s troubled east.
DRC yaanzisha uchunguzi ya jaribio la wafungwa kutoroka gerezani
Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC imesema Jumatatu kwamba uchunguzi unaendelea baada ya jaribio la wafungwa kutaka kutoroka…
East African Community leaders meet to discuss security situation in DRC
The meeting was held in in Shamar El Sheikh, Egypt,on the sidelines of the meeting of United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP-27)
Kenya: East Africa leaders agree regional force for DR Congo
East African leaders agreed Monday to establish a regional force to try to end conflict.
MPESA hits 30 million monthly active users milestone
“14 years ago, we launched M-Pesa to connect our customers to each other and to different opportunities. We are delighted to celebrate this remarkable milestone with our more than 50 million customers across the continent,” Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the M-Pesa Africa managing director, said in a statement.
EAC Council approves DRC admission
“We have now recommended to the summit to consider admitting the DRC into the Community in accordance with Article 3 of the EAC Treaty.”
Tanzania opens grain stores in DRC, South Sudan to sell surplus harvest
“We believe access to markets motivates farmers to increase production.”
Congolese rumba wins Unesco protected status
One of the most influential genres of African music and dance, Congolese rumba, now has Unesco-protected status.
