Tag: DRC
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…
Humanitarians highlight needs of populations after truce breakdown
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the humanitarian truce – announced by the United States last week and which was to last until July 19 – has been broken. Clashes…
Belgium calls on Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the DRC
The report of the United Nations group of experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo points to an intensification of the “already very serious” humanitarian crisis in the east of…
Congolese forces “denounce Kigali’s failure to respect the truce” announced by the United States
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Armed Forces (FARDC) ” denounce the non-respect of the truce by the Kigali regime » two-week operation in eastern DRC announced by…
Uncertainties over compliance with MONUSCO withdrawal schedule
In the DRC, will MONUSCO be able to meet its withdrawal schedule? On June 25, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka and Bintou Keita, head of the UN Mission, presided over…