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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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$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

Details have emerged about the circumstances under which the chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Colonel Peter Ssemakula was arrested and detained by military authorities.

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Ramaphosa Vows to Reinforce South African Troops in DRC, Tells Rwanda to Withdraw Forces

Ramaphosa Vows to Reinforce South African Troops in DRC, Tells Rwanda to Withdraw Forces

Pretoria, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to reinforce South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in attacks linked t

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Journalist Andrew Mwenda: UPDF Communications Chief Arrested Over $300,000 Bribe from SADC Country

Journalist Andrew Mwenda: UPDF Communications Chief Arrested Over $300,000 Bribe from SADC Country

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has intensified efforts to root out corruption within the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Ministry of Defence.According to veteran jour

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Muhoozi Confirms Arrest of Top UPDF Officer for Spying for SADC Country Amid DRC War

Muhoozi Confirms Arrest of Top UPDF Officer for Spying for SADC Country Amid DRC War

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed the arrest of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) for allegedly accepting a $300,000 bribe from a Southern African Development Communi

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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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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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Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?

Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has cruised to another incredible 99%-plus victory in the country’s presidential elections. The latest results showed he had amassed 99.18% of the vote. That would be a record, topping the 98.79% he won in 2017.The preci

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