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Security - 10 July 2026
Cardinal Ambongo Meets Sassou Nguesso as Regional Leaders Seek Solutions to DRC Crisis
Brazzaville, July 10, 2026 - Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa, has held talks with Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso on the political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
From Stock Market Professional to Soldier
KIGALI, July 10, 2026 - Capt. Michael Nsengiyumva, a member of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), has shared his journey from working in Rwanda’s financial sector to becoming a military officer, describing his decision to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
RSF Reclaims Strategic Border Town of Kulbus After Army-Allied Withdrawal
KULBUS, July 10, 2026 - Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have regained control of the strategic town of Kulbus in West Darfur after joint forces allied with the Sudanese army withdrew from the area, ending their brief…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
Over 700 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Wakiso Over Suspected Cybercrime Operation
Wakiso, Uganda, July 10, 2026 - More than 700 foreign nationals, mainly Chinese citizens, have been arrested during a major security operation targeting suspected cybercrime activities, illegal call centres, and…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
DGI Seals KCC Facilities in Kolwezi Over Nearly $3 Billion Tax Dispute
Kolwezi, Lualaba, July 10, 2026 - The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has sealed several facilities belonging to Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, amid a major tax dispute involving alleged…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
DRC Joins Egmont Group, Strengthening Fight Against Financial Crime and Boosting
Baku, July 10, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen financial governance and combat illicit financial activities with the admission of its National Financial…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
FARDC Tightens Rules on Smartphone Use at Front Lines Over Security Concerns
Kinshasa, July 10, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have renewed their warning against the unauthorized use of smartphones in military operation zones, citing risks to troop security…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
AFC/M23 Takes Control of Kipupu in Mwenga Territory After Clashes With Wazalendo
Mwenga, July 10, 2026 - AFC/M23 fighters have taken control of Kipupu, a key locality in the Itombwe sector of Mwenga territory, South Kivu, following clashes with armed Wazalendo groups operating in the area.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 10 July 2026
Displacement Crisis Deepens in El Obeid as Conflict Tightens Grip on City
EL OBEID, July 10, 2026 - El Obeid, the capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan State, is facing mounting humanitarian pressure as tens of thousands of displaced people continue to arrive despite an ongoing siege and repeated…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 July 2026
Government Launches Biometric Identification of National Police Officers
Kinshasa, July 9, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered a new phase in the reform of its security sector with the launch of a nationwide biometric identification program for personnel of the Congolese…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 9 July 2026
RSF Reinforces Positions Around Kulbus Amid Fears of New Offensive
KULBUS, July 9, 2026 - Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deployed significant military reinforcements around the town of Kulbus in West Darfur, raising fears of an imminent large-scale offensive as fighting…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 July 2026
Former FDLR Fighter Reveals Group’s Influence in Eastern DRC Governance
KIGALI, July 9, 2026 - Former members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) have revealed details about alleged abuses within the armed group, including claims that its fighters have influenced…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read