Tag: DRC
Washington announces sanctions against Congo River Alliance
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday, July 25, a series of sanctions targeting a coalition of Congolese rebel groups, including the March 23 Movement (M23), accused of seeking to…
The Carter Center released its report on the December 2023 general elections
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, seven months after the general elections of December 20, 2023, including the presidential election won by President Félix Tshisekedi and his coalition, the Carter…
Trial in absentia of rebel Corneille Nangaa, political leader of the Congo River Alliance, begins
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Kinshasa-Gombe Military Court opens the trial of Corneille Nangaa, political leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), on July 24, 2024. This…
Government seminar to ‘align actions with’ president opens
In the DRC, the government of Judith Suminwa began a three-day seminar in Kinshasa on July 21, 2024, inaugurated by the head of state Félix Tshisekedi. The latter took the…
The malaise continues within the presidential party UDPS
No appeasement within the presidential party in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The UDPS appears, in recent days, deeply divided. The secretary general, Augustin Kabuya, is today challenged by…
Provincial authorities announce suspension of mining activities in South Kivu
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities in South Kivu province announced on Friday, July 19, the suspension of all mining activities to “restore order” in the sector.…
Kinshasa summons Ugandan ambassador after UN experts report points to links with M23
Uganda’s chargé d’affaires in the DRC, Matata Twaha, was summoned on Friday by Congolese Deputy Foreign Minister Gracia Yamba Kazadi. The meeting follows a United Nations report accusing his country…
Is the presence of Burundian soldiers worsening tensions with Kigali and Kampala?
In addition to Rwanda, Uganda is also being singled out by UN experts for its involvement in the conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and its support for the…
Owners and employees of the attackers’ hostel claim innocence
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the trial of individuals accused of the attacks of May 19, 2024 continued on July 15 in Kinshasa. They are charged for their…
“It’s okay, it’s okay, world!” Africa and Haiti are invited to the Avignon Festival
From July 16 to 21, at 11 a.m. (Paris time), festival-goers and Internet users are invited to listen to a text by an African or Haitian author every morning. Under…