Tag: DRC
M23 rebellion seizes Ishasha town on Ugandan border
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels supported by Rwanda took control of the border town of Ishasha with Uganda this Sunday, August 4. The capture…
Justice Ministry restarts compensation for victims of ‘Six-Day War’
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the capital of the province of Tshopo, in the north-east of the country, the process of compensating victims of the “six-day war”…
Investigation opened after attack on residence of former president Joseph Kabila
What happened at the Kinshasa residence of Joseph Kabila, the former president of the DRC? On the evening of July 31, 2024, Olive Lembe Kabila, his wife, denounced an attack…
Angolan presidency announces ceasefire agreement between Kinshasa and Rwanda
A new ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo starting this Sunday, August 4. This was announced by the Angolan presidency yesterday evening, Tuesday, July 30, after a meeting between…
Kinshasa accuses Rwanda and M23 of jamming operations harming air security
The Congolese government accuses Rwanda of carrying out ” jamming attacks ” in eastern DRC in order to harm air safety. According to Kinshasa, a technical investigation revealed the responsibility…
Call for a dead city day in Beni after new attacks by the armed group ADF
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civil society in part of Beni territory in North Kivu has called for dead city days on 29, 30 and 31 July 2024.…
Ituri Okapi Reserve Threatened by Mining
In Ituri, in the north-east of the DRC, the integrity of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (RFO) is threatened by mining. This reserve occupies about a fifth of the forest of…
After the deadly stampede at the Martyrs stadium, concerts, including that of Fally Ipupa, are cancelled
Cultural activities are banned in the two largest stadiums in the capital Kinshasa after nine people were killed at gospel artist Mike Kalambayi’s concert at the Stade des Martyrs on…
“I’ve spent my whole life in information”
He is one of the historic voices of Radio France Internationale. After 23 years of collaboration, Kamanda Wa Kamanda Muzembe is taking a well-deserved retirement. On July 27, 2024, you…
EU adds nine names to sanctions list
The EU on Friday 26 July added nine individuals and the rebel coalition Alliance du fleuve Congo (AFC) to its sanctions list against armed groups fuelling the conflict in the…