South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed two of the country’s vice-presidents, the head of the intelligence agency, and several other senior officials in a major government shake-up. The changes were announced through a series of presidential decrees read on the state broadcaster, though no official reasons were given. The removed vice-presidents are James Wani…
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M23 Rebel Leader Sultani Makenga: The Man Behind DR Congo’s Turmoil.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is once again engulfed in conflict as fighters from the notorious M23 rebel group advance through the country’s east. Their battles with the national army have led to the capture of key territories, the deaths of thousands in just a fortnight, and escalating tensions between DR Congo and…
M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire Amid Clashes in Eastern DR Congo.
The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire after two weeks of intense fighting with the Congolese army for control of the eastern city of Goma. The ceasefire announcement comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of…
Uganda Deploys 1,000 More Soldiers to Eastern Congo Amid M23 Conflict.
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda has deployed an additional 1,000 soldiers to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the area where the Congolese army is engaged in heavy fighting with M23 rebels, according to diplomatic and United Nations sources. The troops, part of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were officially sent to Congo under…
Burundi’s President Accuses Kagame of ‘Expansionist’ Agenda.
Burundi’s President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of pursuing an “expansionist” agenda in the region. During a recent summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, Ndayishimiye voiced concerns over alleged Rwandan activities that threaten regional stability. He accused Rwanda of training and arming Burundian refugees and sending them into…
Congolese President Snubs Peace Talks Amid Goma Crisis.
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has reportedly declined to participate in regionally brokered peace talks aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in the eastern city of Goma. The city has been under heavy attack from rebel groups, particularly the M23, which has seized significant portions of the city, including…
Uganda Airlines Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Amid Unrest in the DRC.
Uganda Airlines has suspended its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following escalating unrest and violent protests. The decision to halt the airline’s operations came after angry demonstrators attacked several foreign embassies in the city, including Uganda’s diplomatic mission. According to Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Okello…
Kenyan President Calls Urgent East African Summit as Congo Conflict Escalates.
In response to the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), President William Ruto of Kenya, who is the current chair of the East African Community (EAC), has called for an urgent summit to address the escalating conflict. The move comes as tensions between the M23 rebels and the Armed Forces…
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