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Politics - 24 April 2026
Sudanese Civilian Groups Adopt Joint Peace Roadmap at Berlin Conference
Berlin, April 15, 2026 - Sudanese civilian groups meeting in Berlin have adopted a unified roadmap aimed at ending the country’s war and relaunching a political transition toward peace and stability.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
Lake Tanganyika Boat Accident Leaves 22 Dead Near Kalemie
Kalemie, April 15, 2026 - At least 22 people have died following a boating accident on Lake Tanganyika in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities announced.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
UK Ambassador Alyson King Ends Three-Year Diplomatic Mission in the DRC
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026 - The British Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held a farewell ceremony for outgoing Ambassador Alyson King, marking the conclusion of her three-year diplomatic mission in Kinshasa.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
Reception of Deportees from the United States Sparks Mixed Reactions in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, April 18, 2026 - The arrival of a first group of migrants deported from the United States under a bilateral arrangement with the Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered debate and mixed reactions among…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
Japan Funds Major Electricity Upgrade Project in Kinshasa’s Mont-Amba District
Kinshasa, April 20, 2026 - Work has officially begun on a large-scale electricity infrastructure project in the Mont-Amba district of Kinshasa, supported by a Japanese grant of approximately USD 27 million aimed at…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
First Group of US-Deported Migrants Arrives in Kinshasa Under Temporary Arrangement
Kinshasa, April 17, 2026 - The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed the arrival of the first group of migrants deported from the United States, following a temporary arrangement agreed between…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
DRC Describes Temporary US Migrant Reception as a “Service” Under Bilateral Arrangement
Kinshasa, April 20, 2026 - The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that the country’s temporary reception of migrants deported from the United States is being carried out as a cooperative…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
Provisional Governor of Sankuru Calls for Unity After Election Victory
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026 - Provisionally declared governor of Sankuru province by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), following the April 15 vote, Senator Jules Lodi Emongo has called for unity and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 20 April 2026
DRC-US Migration Arrangement Sparks Debate as First Deportees Arrive in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026 - The implementation of a new migration cooperation agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States has entered its first operational phase, following the arrival of an…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Questions Mount Over Death of Former Communications Minister
Burundi, Bujumbura April 18, 2026 - Uncertainty is growing in Burundi following the death of Gabby Bugaga, the former Minister of Communications and Information, as conflicting accounts emerge over the circumstances…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
URA Customs Officer Exposes $10.2 Million Hidden in Cargo, Praised for Integrity
Kampala April 16, 2026 - A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs officer has been commended for uncovering $10.2 million (approximately Shs38 billion) in undeclared cash concealed within household items belonging to a…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 19 April 2026
Wakiso Police Arrest Boda Boda Rider Over Alleged Defilement of Minor
Wakiso April 17, 2026 - Police in Wakiso District have arrested a boda boda rider following his alleged involvement in the defilement of an eight-year-old girl, an incident that was reportedly captured in a viral video…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read