Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Suspected Congolese soldier killed after ambush, says Rwanda

Suspected Congolese soldier killed after ambush, says Rwanda

A soldier from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been killed by gunfire in Rwanda. The Rwandan military believe he was a member of the Congolese army. Relations between the two countries have become exceedingly tense due to allegations of Rwandan support for the M23 rebel organization. A guy who is believed to have … Read more

DR Congo calls on UK’s Johnson to pressure Rwanda over row

Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to exclude Rwanda from a proposed regional force in the country. It is the latest flare-up in the row between the two neighbors, who have had tense relations for decades. M23, also known as the “March 23 Movement,” is a former Tutsi-dominated rebel group.   The Democratic … Read more

Five Chinese kidnapped from DR Congo gold mine freed

Chinese

Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine. November 20 to 21, gunmen killed a police officer and kidnapped five Chinese. A number of Chinese companies are mining for gold in South Kivu province. Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine in the Democratic … Read more

At least 20 dead in new DR Congo massacre

DR Congo

The attack occurred overnight in the village of Bwanasura in Irumu territory. Volunteers from the Red Cross in Irumu, “counted 36 bodies”: David Beiza. “Ituri and North Kivu have been under a “state of siege” since May last year. At least 20 people were killed in a new massacre in the Democratic Republic of the … Read more

Trial opens for DR Congo leader’s ‘Mr Security’

DR Congo

Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state. six co-accused including military and police officers. The trial is being heard in a large tent set up in the Makala prison. A former key security adviser to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state on Friday. … Read more