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Security - 31 August 2026
DRC And Congo-Brazzaville Move To De-Escalate Congo River Border Clash
Kinshasa, August 31, 2026 - The DRC and Congo-Brazzaville moved to contain tensions after a fatal August 28 clash between FARDC troops and Congo-Brazzaville forces on the Congo River between Yumbi and Makotimpoko.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 31 August 2026
Walikale Villages Empty As Fighting Spreads In Eastern DRC
Goma, August 31, 2026 - Multiple villages in the Waloa Loanda groupement of Walikale were emptied as fighting between the army and AFC/M23 forces spread from nearby Masisi and Kalehe zones, deepening humanitarian…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 31 August 2026
Government Says Army Is Blocking AFC/M23 Expansion In Kivu
Kinshasa, August 31, 2026 - The government said the FARDC was systematically foiling AFC/M23 attempts to occupy additional territory in the Kivus, as fighting continued on multiple fronts.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 31 August 2026
Chad Blocks Desert Routes Used By Sudanese Armed Groups
Khartoum, August 31, 2026 - Chad stepped up military deployments along the Sudan border and blocked desert routes used to move weapons and fighters, tightening a frontier that has become increasingly linked to Sudan's…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 30 August 2026
Darfur Aid Cuts Deepen Humanitarian Breakdown
Tawila, August 30, 2026 - A sharp drop in international aid, expanding displacement and continuing combat are accelerating a humanitarian breakdown across Darfur, where relief operations are no longer meeting minimum…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 30 August 2026
RSF Attacks Near Bara Displace Thousands In North Kordofan
Bara, August 30, 2026 - Attacks attributed to the Rapid Support Forces west of Bara in North Kordofan killed at least five civilians and displaced more than 3,000 people, underscoring the continued volatility of areas…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 29 August 2026
Museveni Praises Retired General Otema As Northern Uganda Peace Figure
Gulu, August 29, 2026 - President Yoweri Museveni praised retired Lt. Gen. Charles Otema Awany as a torchbearer for peace in northern Uganda, highlighting the continuing political importance of stability in the Acholi…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 29 August 2026
South Kordofan Villagers Rally For Truce As Gold-Area Dispute Escalates
Kauda, August 29, 2026 - Hundreds of villagers marched near Kauda in South Kordofan to demand an end to clashes between Otoro tribal fighters and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, highlighting the fragility…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 28 August 2026
Fighting Intensifies Across Eastern Fronts Despite Peace Roadmap
Bukavu, August 28, 2026 - Heavy fighting continued around the strategic village of Point Zero in South Kivu, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts and the military reality in eastern DRC.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 28 August 2026
DRC And Congo-Brazzaville Forces Clash On Congo River Border
Kinshasa, August 28, 2026 - Soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo-Brazzaville exchanged fire during a border operation on the Congo River, with both governments confirming deaths while investigations…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 28 August 2026
Rwanda And Mozambique Deepen Military Welfare Cooperation
Kigali, August 28, 2026 - Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda received a Mozambican defence delegation led by Maj Gen Samuel Luluva for talks on strengthening bilateral military cooperation, with a focus on welfare…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 28 August 2026
Rwanda And Uganda Commanders Hold Border Security Talks In Mbarara
Kigali, August 28, 2026 - Rwanda and Uganda held a border commanders' meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, as the two governments continued military coordination along their shared frontier.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read