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Politics - 11 January 2026
Police Commander Lynched by Angry Youths in Ilebo, Kasai Province
Ilebo, DRC - January 1, 2026 A police commander was brutally killed by angry youths at the Lumbundi camp in the Ilebo territory of Kasai province on Thursday, January 1.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Tshisekedi Turns Away from Doha Mediation, Pushes for New Luanda Talks
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to relaunch peace talks in Luanda, while continuing to distance himself from the Qatari-led mediation process initiated in early 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Police Officers’ Homes Set Ablaze by Angry Youths in Ango
Ango, Bas-Uele Province, January 3, 2026 - Tensions escalated in Ango territory, Bas-Uele province, after the burial of two victims of police violence, leading to acts of retaliation by angry youths who set fire to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Rwanda’s Jet Fuel Storage Reaches 12 Million Liters
On January 5, 2026, the Rwanda Energy Corporation (REG) announced that Rwanda’s jet fuel storage capacity now stands at 12 million liters, a figure that reflects the country’s broader position in terms of petroleum…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
DRC Government Denounces Repression Ahead of Planned Goma Protest
Goma, DRC - January 2, 2026 On the eve of a planned citizens’ march in Goma, scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, the Congolese government has denounced what it describes as a climate of repression and intimidation in…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Funding Secured for Major Expansion of Karenge Waterworks in Rwanda
Rwamagana, January 3, 2026 The Rwamagana District Administration has announced that funding has been fully secured for the expansion and distribution project of the Karenge Waterworks, with the first phase of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Sudan Seeks Rwanda’s Expertise in Peacebuilding and Regional Cooperation
Kigali, January 2, 2026 Sudan is looking to Rwanda as a model for peacebuilding and national reconstruction, according to Sudanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Rwanda Police Shoot Dead Suspect in Murder and Robbery Case
On January 7, 2026, the Rwanda National Police in the Eastern Province reported that Dukuzumuremyi Eric, a suspect wanted for the robbery and murder of a motorcyclist in Kirehe District, was shot dead after attempting…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Boat Shipwreck in Bolomba: At Least 6 Dead, Several Missing
Bolomba, Équateur Province, January 6, 2026 - A tragic boat accident occurred on the night of January 5-6 on the Congo River, between the Dianga chiefdom and the village of Bokuma in Bolomba territory, leaving at least…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 11 January 2026
Ambassador Bazivamo Conveys President Kagame’s Message to Rwandans in Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo - Sunday, December 28, 2025 The Secretary General of the RPF Inkotanyi, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, met with Rwandans living in Brazzaville during a working visit to the Republic of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Media | Confederation of Sahel States Launches AES Television in Bamako
Bamako, December 23, 2025 The Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) officially inaugurated AES Television on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Bamako, marking a major step in the development of a…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 4 January 2026
Media | Young Journalists Network Training Workshop Officially Opens at AMAP
Bamako, December 26, 2025 The Young Journalists Network training workshop officially opened on December 26 at the Malian Press and Advertising Agency (AMAP), marking a significant step in promoting responsible and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read