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Security - 12 July 2026
Report Accuses Sudan’s Warring Parties of Systematic Air Attacks on Civilians in Darfur
KAMPALA, July 12, 2026 - A new report has accused both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of repeatedly carrying out air and drone strikes that have deliberately targeted civilians across…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Salomon Kalonda Warns Against “Constitutional Coups” and Calls for Stronger Electoral
Addis Ababa, July 11, 2026 - Congolese Senator Salomon Kalonda Idi Della has called for stronger protections for democratic processes in Africa, warning against what he described as the growing risk of “constitutional…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Sudan Relocates War Victims from Makeshift Graves Ahead of Rainy Season
KHARTOUM, July 11, 2026 - Sudanese authorities have begun relocating the remains of war victims from temporary burial sites across Khartoum as part of an urgent effort to complete exhumations before the onset of the rainy season.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Internal Rivalries and Power Struggles Expose Deep Divisions Within AFC/M23
Kinshasa, July 11, 2026 - Internal tensions over political ambitions, military strategy, and control of resources are increasingly dividing the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), according to findings…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
AFC/M23 Has No Formal Alliance with Thomas Lubanga’s CRP/FRP, UN Report Says
Kinshasa, July 11, 2026 - The political-military movement led by former Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, the Convention for the People’s Revolution/Forces for the People’s Revolution (CRP/FRP), has not established any…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Rwanda Defence Forces Honor Retired Soldiers for Years of Service and Sacrifice
KIGALI, July 11, 2026 - The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) have honored retired soldiers and officers who completed their military service, recognizing their loyalty, professionalism, and contribution to the country’s…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
DRC Lawmaker Defends 5% Rent Increase Cap, Citing Property Depreciation Rules
Kinshasa, July 11, 2026 - National Assembly member Venance Eyanga Mboyo has defended the proposed 5 percent annual cap on rent increases, saying the measure is based on established accounting principles governing the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Mozambique Recognizes Rwanda’s Role in Restoring Security in Cabo Delgado
MAPUTO, July 11, 2026 - Rwanda’s contribution to restoring peace and security in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province was highlighted during celebrations marking Rwanda’s 32nd Liberation Day, with officials praising…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
AFC/M23 Declares End of Fighting in Minembwe After Taking Control of Key Areas
MINEMBWE, July 11, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has declared that fighting in the Minembwe commune of South Kivu has ended, following its reported capture of several strategic areas previously held by forces allied with…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 5 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
Sudan Reviews U.S. Peace Plan While Raising Concerns Over Political Process
KHARTOUM, July 11, 2026 - Sudan’s government is reviewing a United States proposal aimed at ending the country’s conflict, expressing broad support for its overall objectives while maintaining reservations over key…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 11 July 2026
FARDC Offensive Forces ADF Fighters to Abandon Around 20 Hostages in Mambasa
Mambasa, July 11, 2026 - Around twenty civilians abducted by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters during attacks on mining areas in Mambasa territory, Ituri province, have been freed following a military operation by…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
Rwanda Defence Forces Complete Five-Month Advanced Military Training Program
GATSIBO, July 10, 2026 - The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) have concluded a five-month high-level military training program aimed at strengthening soldiers’ operational skills, leadership abilities, and professional capacity.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read