Tag Archives: DRC

Kinshasa, DRC | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said Friday that it welcomes the deployment of a new regional military force led by the East African Community (EAC) to enforce peace in the provinces targeted by the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23), …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Chasing militants or money?: Investigation questions UPDF mission in DR Congo THE LAST WORD Aiding the enemy Part 2: America’s opportunities and main challenge as it seeks to contain China from dominating Asia …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been instructed to hold their positions and wait for further instructions. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF), tweeted late on Wednesday that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni had …

  Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT |  The East Africa Community chairman President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has called for the immediate deployment of a regional force to stabilize the situation in DRC. (FULL STATEMENT BOTTOM) “The East African Regional Force shall be deployed to the Ituri, North Kivu and South …

Bunagana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The M23 rebels have allowed DRC refugees who are camping in Bunagana town council to cross back to Rutshuru and pick up basic needs. The rebels conquered Bunagana border in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province on Monday after overpowering DRC government security forces in the area. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | M23 rebels have captured Bunagana border on the side of the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC, forcing over 150 government soldiers to flee into Uganda. The FARDC soldiers have surrendered to Ugandan authorities at Bunagana border. This follows renewed fighting near Bunagana border in Rutshuru territory, …

Set rules for foreign intervention in your country, DRC President Tshisekedi advised as tensions flare up once again Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The latest flare up in tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been quickly followed by attempts of mediation and diplomatic manoeuvres …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF has challenged armed forces from the East African Community-EAC member states to devise means of jointly averting security threats within the region so as to ensure their sovereignty. Addressing members of armed …

  DR Congo war: Why it tops world’s most neglected crises ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The Democratic Republic of Congo tops the list of the world’s most neglected displacement crises according to the latest report by humanitarian non-profit organisation— the Norwegian Refugee Council. “The Democratic Republic of Congo has …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo-FARDC have held talks in Fort Portal city to review the ongoing military operations in DRC. The meeting  follows a joint offensive that was launched by the two countries against ADF …