In a significant diplomatic turnaround, South Sudan has agreed to accept a man deported from the United States, aiming to ease growing tensions between the two countries over immigration and visa policies. The controversy began when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would be revoking visas for all South Sudanese citizens….
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VP’s Arrest Signals Collapse of South Sudan Peace Deal, His Party Claims.
The arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has effectively collapsed the 2018 peace deal that ended the country’s five-year civil war, according to his party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM/IO). According to the SPLM/IO, an armed convoy led by top security officials, including the country’s defence minister, stormed Machar’s residence…
Burundi’s President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack.
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has claimed that Rwanda is planning to attack his country, citing “credible intelligence” that supports his allegations. In an interview with the BBC, Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of attempting to destabilize Burundi, drawing parallels to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Burundian leader…
Southern African Forces to Withdraw from DR Congo Amid Rebel Advances.
Southern African leaders have announced plans to withdraw their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where they have been assisting the government in battling rebel forces. This decision comes at a critical time, as the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group continues to gain ground in the region. The Southern African troops were…
Deadly Explosions Hit Rebel Rally in Bukavu, DR Congo.
Gunfire and explosions have disrupted a rally held by rebel leaders Corneille Nangaa in Bukavu, a city recently captured in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The violence erupted as the crowd gathered for the event, sending people fleeing in panic. Videos from the scene depict chaotic moments, with bodies lying on the streets and terrified…
M23 Rebels Claim to Be Conscripting Surrendered Congolese Soldiers.
Kinshasa, DR Congo – The M23 rebel group, which has been seizing territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), claims it is conscripting thousands of Congolese soldiers who have surrendered to its forces. This comes amid growing violence that has resulted in the deaths of over 7,000 people this year, according to estimates from…
M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu as Second Major City Falls in Eastern DR Congo.
Bukavu, DR Congo – The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed another major city fall into the hands of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, as Bukavu, the second-largest city in the region, was taken over without resistance. The rebels have seized the regional governor’s office, further expanding their control in the conflict-ridden area. The fall…
US Aid Suspension Severely Impacts Humanitarian Efforts in DR Congo – UN
A senior UN official has warned that the suspension of US foreign aid has had a devastating effect on humanitarian operations in the conflict-stricken Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Bruno Lemarquis, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator in DR Congo, expressed deep concern over the situation, emphasizing the country’s heavy reliance on US assistance. Speaking…
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