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…
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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…
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