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Cars passing by a destroyed military vehicle in Rugari, after clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 6, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo ceasefire breaches: AU rethinks peace interventions

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Force Commander of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu on October 16 hosted, at Force Headquarters in Goma, Contingent Commanders of EACRF troops deployed to North Kivu. Courtesy of EACRF
Africa

DR Congo: Regional force calls for cessation of hostilities

Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Security

DR Congo crisis: Rwandan civilian injured amid escalating fighting along border

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo (EACRF), Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu held a meeting with the heads of its contingents following an attack on a Ugandan convoy on Monday, October 16.
Africa

DR Congo: EAC force commanders meet after attack on Uganda convoy

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the diplomatic briefing on October 11. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda concerned over 2,000 mercenaries in DR Congo, Kinshasa-backed FDLR

Friday, October 13, 2023
East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni during a meeting at state house to discuss the conflict in eastern DR Congo.on Tuesday, October 10. COURTESY
Africa

EAC boss, Museveni discuss DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Commander Maj. Gen. Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu visiting the Ugandan contingent’s bases in Kiwanja and Bunagana, in North Kivu Province, in June 2023. The EAC regional force has troops from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta urges non-military solution

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Quadripartite Mechanism on Eastern DRC convened at the AU Headquarters on Friday, October 6. COURTESY
Africa

DR Congo crisis: African army chiefs back peace talks

Saturday, October 07, 2023
Army chiefs from four African regions met at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo on Friday, October 6. Courtesy
Africa

African army chiefs meet over DR Congo crisis

Friday, October 06, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo: Fighting continues after two-day calm

Wednesday, October 04, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, visited Kenyan and South Sudanese troops deployed to Rutshuru Territory, in North Kivu province on August 10, 2023. The regional force occupies positions vacated by the M23 rebels as part of a withdrawal plan called for by regional leaders. Courtesy
Africa

Regional army chiefs to discuss interventions after fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
The Force Commander of the East African Community regional force, Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu, and other officers, visit Ugandan EACRF contingent, on August 12, in Rutshuru territory, eastern DR Congo. It remains unclear how the regional force will react to renewed hostilities. Photo: courtesy of EACRF
Africa

Fighting resumes in eastern DR Congo; what’s at stake?

Tuesday, October 03, 2023