The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that it received and escorted more than 280 Romanian mercenaries who were previously fighting alongside the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in the eastern region of the country.The mercenaries surrendered to the M23
A shocking new report by the United Nations Panel of Experts has accused Uganda of secretly supporting the M23 rebels, a Congolese armed group that has caused unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l
KIGALI, RWANDA – Atleast 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma following the city’s fall to the rebel group earlier this week.
General Edward Kalekezi "Kale" Kayihura, born on December 26, 1955, in Kisoro District, Western Uganda, is a Ugandan lawyer, military general, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP). He served as the IGP from 2005 until his dismissal in March 2018. Kayihura's early education took him from
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Friday moved closer to a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), capturing a nearby area, sources told AFP.The March 23 Movement (M23), a militia supported by neighborin
General Moses Ali has been an important figure in Uganda's politics for many years. He has held key positions, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament. However, over time, his influence has faded.
Israel will step up air strikes on Syrian stores of advanced weaponry, Israeli officials said on Monday, and keep a “limited” troop presence on the ground, hoping to head off any threat that could emerge in the fallout of president Bashar al-Assad’s overth
The International Criminal Court (ICC) plans to hold a confirmation of charges hearing against fugitive warlord Joseph Kony in Uganda, an official from the court suggested on Friday. Ms Leonie van Braun, a senior trial lawyer in the office of the ICC prosecutor, said holding the hearing
