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“Don’t Threaten Us Over Goma Conflict, M23 Rebels Are Congolese" Kagame Hits Out At Ramaphosa

“Don’t Threaten Us Over Goma Conflict, M23 Rebels Are Congolese" Kagame Hits Out At Ramaphosa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Kagame made it clear that Rwanda will not be intimidated by

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M23 Rebels Move to Set Up Civilian Administration in Goma

M23 Rebels Move to Set Up Civilian Administration in Goma

Goma, DRC – The leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and political head of the M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has declared an end to the state of siege in North Kivu and announced plans to establish a civil administration in the coming days.

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Rwanda Defence Forces Escort Over 280 Romanian Mercenaries Who Surrendered to M23 Rebels to Kigali

Rwanda Defence Forces Escort Over 280 Romanian Mercenaries Who Surrendered to M23 Rebels to Kigali

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

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Leaked UN Report Links Ugandan Popular Journalist to M23 Rebels

Leaked UN Report Links Ugandan Popular Journalist to M23 Rebels

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). 

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Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

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

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GOMA: Over 200 Romanian Mercenaries Captured by M23 Rebels

GOMA: Over 200 Romanian Mercenaries Captured by M23 Rebels

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. 

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Speculations Surrounding the Whereabouts of Ex-IGP Kale Kayihura Years After Losing Power

Speculations Surrounding the Whereabouts of Ex-IGP Kale Kayihura Years After Losing Power

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

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EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Here’s What Makes Kabaziguruka’s Court Martial Ruling Such a Defining Moment for CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo’s Legacy

EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Here’s What Makes Kabaziguruka’s Court Martial Ruling Such a Defining Moment for CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo’s Legacy

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

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M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

M23 Rebels Edge Closer to Key Town in East DR Congo

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

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From Power to Isolation: How General Moses Ali Was Cast Aside After Decades in Museveni’s Government

From Power to Isolation: How General Moses Ali Was Cast Aside After Decades in Museveni’s Government

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.

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