Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis
France's foreign minister was due in Rwanda on Thursday after talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of efforts to ...
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The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...
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DRC: Waterborne diseases threaten to compound escalating humanitarian crisis, warns the IRC
The Democratic Republic of  Congo (DRC) continues to face an escalating humanitarian crisis as conflict-driven displacement leaves millions without access to food, clean water, electricity, and basic ...
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive ...
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US Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory for Democratic Republic of the Congo
The State Department is urging Americans not to visit and to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo as rebellion intensifies.
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
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Pilgrims urged to walk in Uganda Martyrs’ footsteps
Fort Portal Diocese sanctified Uganda Martyrs Katoosa Catholic Shrine in honour of St Adolf Tibeyalirwa (Ludigo) Abwooli, making it a significant prayer centre for Christian devotees. Thank you for ...