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M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.

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DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha

Following the meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame on March 18 in Doha, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continues his diplomatic engagement in the ongoing security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic o

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DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides

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Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a

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Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Rwanda Says Germany has 'Politicised' Development Cooperation

Germany's action comes after the European Union and the United Kingdom, Sweden as well as Canada, announced plans to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda.Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new devel

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Gen Gakwerere, the FDLR Scapegoat: Rwanda’s Staged Propaganda Amidst Growing Western Sanctions

Gen Gakwerere, the FDLR Scapegoat: Rwanda’s Staged Propaganda Amidst Growing Western Sanctions

Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) has announced the capture of 14 individuals it claims are fighters of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group opposed to the Rwandan regime. These individuals were allegedly apprehended in the Democrat

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Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Kigali – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame.Muhoozi earlier this week disclosed plans to sign

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“We Will Defend Ourselves, We Will Never Accept to Die Like the Congolese” – Burundi Warns Kagame

“We Will Defend Ourselves, We Will Never Accept to Die Like the Congolese” – Burundi Warns Kagame

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye issued a clear warning to Rwanda, stating that any act of aggression will be met with a strong response. Speaking near the Rwandan border in Bugabira, Ndayishimiye’s message points out the growing tensions between the

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Historic Case By DR Congo Against Rwanda Kicks Off At African Court Amid Bloody Conflict In Goma

Historic Case By DR Congo Against Rwanda Kicks Off At African Court Amid Bloody Conflict In Goma

The hearing of an unprecedented case brought by the Democratic Republic of Congo against Rwanda over alleged human rights violations began on Wednesday amid the ongoing conflict in Kinshasa’s eastern North Kivu province.

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Fighting Resumes Between M23 and FARDC Despite Ceasefire Agreement

Fighting Resumes Between M23 and FARDC Despite Ceasefire Agreement

BUKAVU, DRC – Fighting has resumed between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in South Kivu, just days after regional leaders brokered a ceasefire agreement in Dar es Salaam.

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