Belgium’s colonial shadow: Harm in the Great Lakes Region
Belgium’s involvement in Africa’s Great Lakes region, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
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EAC military expenditures surge in 2023
In 2023, military expenditures across the East African Community (EAC) experienced notable shifts, with several…
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Burundi’s Presidential spokesperson under fire for calling Rwandans ‘Earthworms’
Burundi’s Presidential Spokesperson, Rosine Gatoni Guilene, is facing backlash for referring to Rwandans as “iminyorogoto”…
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Rwanda and DRC face off at African Court over M23 rebel support allegations
The governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began legal proceedings at…
AFRICA
DR CONGO CRISIS
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South African soldiers’ remains still in Uganda
The remains of 14 South African soldiers who died in clashes in the eastern Democratic…
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DR CONGO CRISIS
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes EAC-SADC summit as a step toward peace in Eastern DRC
In a significant development for peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South…
AFRICA
DR CONGO CRISIS
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Tshisekedi Snubs EAC-SADC summit on Eastern DRC conflict resolution
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has opted out of the extraordinary summit…
AFRICA
DR CONGO CRISIS
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Burundi deploys more troops to Eastern DRCongo to reinforce fight against M23
Burundi has once again deployed troops to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via…
AFRICA
DR CONGO CRISIS
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DR Congo government blocks social media platforms amid rising eastern conflict
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended access to social media…
AFRICA
Health
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Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda
Kenya’s Ministry of Health announced on Friday that it has stepped up surveillance at all…