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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Tshopo Governor Paulin Lendongolia Attack on DRC’s Bangoka Airport is a “war crime”: Governor of Tshopo province

This is not the first attack on the strategic airport in the northeastern city of Kisangani, capital of the Tshopo province bordering the Kivu region, where the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group is waging a war for mineral wealth.

Benin delegation at Cuban embassy Africa progressive movements continue to rally in solidarity with Cuba

Following an initiative coordinated by Pan Africanism Today as part of a continent-wide mobilization in solidarity with the people of Cuba, various movements across Africa have visited Cuban embassies to deliver messages of support and solidarity.

Patrice Lumumba look-alike at AFCON stands motionless in the stands Patrice Lumumba look-alike at AFCON revives the revolutionary icon’s legacy

A viral AFCON moment featuring a DRC Congo Patrice Lumumba look-alike, has captivated the tournament and brought back memories of Congo’s first revolutionary prime minister

Shanghai BRICS AI center Digital Bandung: Why the Global South must seize its data future

The Global South can shape a different future through coordination, shared standards, and strategic investment. A “Digital Bandung” provides a pathway toward that goal.

DRC Rwanda Qatar DRC–Rwanda leaders head to Washington for final peace deal with Trump

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are expected to sign a peace deal in Washington on 4 December 2025, in a deal brokered by President Donald Trump.

Trees and mountains Peace deal holds no water as mass killings persist in Congo

Recent reports indicate the killing of hundreds of civilians in Congo by the M23, despite a peace deal having been agreed to.

DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement after months of negotiations DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement as US seeks mineral deal

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are poised to sign a peace agreement on June 27, following months of conflict in Eastern Congo.

Kenya’s AU election loss reflects its regional isolation

Kenya’s bid for the African Union Chairperson position ends in disappointment as Raila Odinga’s campaign fails despite strong backing.

In just six months of 2023, over 110 million people were forcibly displaced

Almost 90% of displaced people are living in low to middle income countries, with 83% of internal displacements recorded in the sub-Saharan region of Africa

It’s not military force but an end to impunity that can bring peace to the Congo

Kambale Musavuli talks about the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the discovery of mass graves in North Kivu, in Eastern DRC. He also explains why the solutions proposed by the East African Community do not have much of a chance of working

What will it take to stop the rebel violence in DR Congo?

Despite multiple agreements and negotiations calling for the rebel group M23 to stop their hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it has continued to be on the offensive

Why are the Congolese in DRC protesting Macron?

Kambale Musavuli of the Centre for Research on the Congo explains why the Congolese are protesting French president Macron’s visit and the role of France in the country and the larger region.