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Rwandan-backed M23 Rebels Continues Its Land Grab War, Seize Eastern DRC Town of Masisi

Global UpfrontJan 6, 2025January 6, 20250

Rebels of the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement, aka M23, have seized a strategic eastern town near the provincial capital Goma in the Democratic Republic of

Uganda And The DRC Conflict: The Interests Driving Kampala’s Involvement

Global UpfrontAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

By Kristof Titeca The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In

Suspected Islamists Massacre Over 17 Civilians in Mineral-rich East DR Congo Community

Global UpfrontJul 25, 2024July 25, 20240

Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 17 people in an attack on civilians working fields in east Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, a local

Military Diplomacy: Rwanda’s Support To Other Countries Part Of Strategy To Boost Its Reputation

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2024June 25, 20240

By Federico Donelli Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention. Military

The Condemnable Coup Attempt In DR Congo, Daily Trust Editorial Of Friday June 7, 2024

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2024June 7, 20240

Another sad chapter in the tragic history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) occurred recently with an attempt to overthrow the government of President

Botched Coup Leader Killed, 47 Congolese, 3 Americans Arrested In – DRC Army

Global UpfrontMay 20, 2024May 20, 20240

The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American

Democratic Republic of Congo Army Says It Has “Foiled A Coup,” Arrest Soldiers, Self-exiled Opposition Leader Threatens President

Global UpfrontMay 19, 2024May 19, 20240

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army says it has “foiled a coup” early Sunday morning and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout

Burundi-Rwanda Rivalry: RED-Tabara Rebel Attacks Add To Regional Tensions

Global UpfrontApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

By Patrick Hajayandi, University of Pretoria The RED-Tabara armed group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has renewed attacks in Burundi since late

Anger At West’s Inaction Boils Over In DRC: Protests In Kinshasa An Indictment Of Lack Of Global Attention To The Congolese Crisis

Global UpfrontFeb 20, 2024February 20, 20240

By Kristof Titeca Since early February, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, has been rocked by protests directed against western embassies. Protests took place

DR Congo’s Election – The Key To Félix Tshisekedi’s Victory

Global UpfrontJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

On Sunday 31 December 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced the preliminary results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election held on