AFC/M23 retakes territory in Masisi
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the armed group AFC/M23 announced it had recaptured more than 10 villages in Masisi territory,…
U.S. grants waiver for TotalEnergies & ExxonMobil to keep working with RDF in Mozambique.
Despite sanctions imposed on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) earlier this year, the United States has given TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil…
AFC/M23 attack on Kisangani airport
The armed group AFC/M23 has claimed responsibility for a major assault on Kisangani Airport in eastern DRC, targeting military installations…
AFC/M23 blames Kinshasa for collaborating with FDLR, worsening insecurity.
The armed group AFC/M23 announced that 10 civilians were killed in overnight assaults carried out by fighters from the FDLR…
Russia announces strikes on Kyiv
On May 25, 2026, Russia’s Ministry of Defense declared it will launch what it called “planned and consecutive strikes” against…
Rwandan peacekeepers honored in South Sudan
On May 25, 2026, Rwandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were awarded UN medals…
Museveni warns against handshakes amid Ebola
On May 25, 2026, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni refused to shake hands during the opening session of Parliament in Kololo,…
Rwanda declares May 27, 2026 a public holiday for Eid al-Adha
The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday in Rwanda to celebrate…
DRC defense Minister Guy Kabombo heads to Bujumbura for talks
After spending his first night in Uvira, South Kivu, an area still experiencing sporadic clashes , the Deputy Prime Minister…
DR Congo alters World Cup preparations due to Ebola
The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) has announced changes to the national team’s training schedule ahead of the 2026 FIFA World…