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Zoomer Congo @Congo added blog in African Politics
2025-04-13 12:23:42 · Translate

Dozens are reported killed in east Congo as the government and Rwanda-backed rebels trade blame

GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 50 people were killed in weekend attacks in conflict-battered east, authorities said Saturday. The government traded blame with Rwanda-backed rebels over who was responsible for the violence that quickly escalated the conflict in the region. The renewed violence that residents reported in and around the region’s largest city of Goma — which the...

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Rwothomio Mike @Rwothomio added blog in African Politics
2025-04-21 04:42:28 · Translate

DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of links to the M23 rebel group which has seized large parts of the east of the country this year. The ban comes amid reports that Kabila has returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa. He is said to have returned to the town of Goma, which was seized by the...

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2025-04-13 12:40:19 · Translate

Eyebrows Raised as Ex-DRC President Returns Home Amid Ongoing War Between Tshisekedi’s Gov't & M23

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has made a dramatic return to the country, ending years of political silence and self-imposed exile. His reappearance comes at a time of deep national instability, as President Félix Tshisekedi’s government struggles to contain a prolonged rebellion by the M23 insurgents in the eastern region. Kabila’s return...

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2026-02-23 08:17:35 · Translate

Fighting resumes in eastern DRC in violation of ceasefire deal

Uvira | Zoomer Africa Fighting between the Congolese army and the paramilitary AFC-M23 has resumed in eastern DRC, despite the ceasefire proposed last week by Angola's President João Lourenço. Both sides accuse the other of violations. Kinshasa says the rebels are looking to strengthen their position while continuing diplomatic talks. Kifara Kapenda Kyk'y is mayor of the city of...

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2025-07-23 16:54:28 · Translate

Heavy fighting between AFC/M23 and Wazalendo is taking place in various villages of Masisi

Goma DRC Congo: Large parts of Masisi territory in North Kivu have been emptied of residents due to ongoing fights for the past two days between AFC/M23 and the Wazalendo militia, who are fighting on behalf of the DRC government. Reports from areas where this fighting is taking place indicate that, as of this Wednesday, the sound of both heavy and light gunfire could still be heard....

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Zoomer Congo @Congo added blog in African Politics
2025-04-12 16:45:29 · Translate

Heavy fighting erupts overnight in Congo's Goma

Goma, April 12 Intense gunfire and artillery fire shook the western neighbourhoods of Goma overnight from Friday to Saturday, plunging the city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into panic, according to local sources. Residents in the Keshero and Lac-Vert districts reported heavy shooting and explosions beginning around 10 pm local time on Friday. The barrage continued for...

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Rwothomio Mike @Rwothomio added blog in African Politics
2025-03-06 18:25:33 · Translate

Ugandans and Congolese assured of peace after UPDF's entry in Mahagi town.

By Mike Rwothomio Ugandans and Congolese have been assured of maximum peace and security, following the entry of UPDF soldiers in the DR Congo's town of Mahagi , in Ituri Province last week. Festus Ayikobua, the Resident District Commissioner of the border district of Zombo, in the West Nile Sub region stated that, " there is no cause for alarm" Speaking on a local radio on March 5,...

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