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Security - 20 April 2026
Tanzania Commits to Strengthening Regional Security Cooperation
Dodoma, April 11, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania have agreed to reinforce bilateral military cooperation and deepen regional security dialogue, following high-level talks between defense officials…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
MONUSCO Urges End to Drone Use and GPS Disruptions
Kinshasa, April 20, 2026 - The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for the suspension of offensive drone operations and an end to GPS signal interference to ensure…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Clashes Between AFC/M23 and Wazalendo Reported in Masisi
Masisi, April 10, 2026 - Heavy fighting erupted early Friday between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters in the localities of Mahanga and Kilongo, in Masisi territory, heightening tensions in a region already affected…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Authorities Warn of Alleged Rwandan Military Camp in Kabare
Kabare, April 20, 2026 - The provincial government of South Kivu has raised concerns over reports of a Rwandan military presence in Kabare territory, warning of what it describes as a serious violation of the Democratic…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Mining Sector Under Scrutiny as Government Flags Link to Insecurity
Bunia, April 20, 2026 - The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has arrived in Bunia for an official visit aimed at assessing the mining sector amid growing concerns over its role in financing armed groups and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
AFC/M23 Takes Control of Tushunguti, Biriko Under Threat
South Kivu, April 8, 2026 - AFC/M23 rebels have taken control of the town of Tushunguti in Kalehe territory after intense clashes with local Wazalendo fighters, marking a further deterioration of the security situation…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Armed Attack on National Route 4 Leaves Seven Injured
Kisangani, April 18, 2026 - Seven people were injured in an armed attack on a passenger bus along National Route 4, about 54 kilometers from Kisangani, in the Bakumu-Mandombe sector.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
DRC Parliament Moves Forward on Rwanda Peace Deal and US Strategic Agreement
Kinshasa, April 14, 2026 - The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo has declared admissible two draft laws ratifying agreements signed with Rwanda and the United States, marking an important step in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
FARDC Repel AFC/M23 Offensive in Walikale
Walikale, April 8, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo fighters, repelled an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels in Walikale territory, following several hours of intense…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
DRC-AFC/M23 Talks: Parties Agree on Urgent Humanitarian Measures
Montreux, April 17, 2026 - Delegates from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebellion have agreed on the urgent need to facilitate humanitarian aid and protect essential civilian infrastructure, following…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
AFDC-A Withdraws Support for Motion of No Confidence Against Interior Minister
Kinshasa, April 14, 2026 - A motion of no confidence targeting Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Security, Jacquemain Shabani, has lost momentum after the political grouping AFDC-A announced the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
DRC Turns to Turkey to Boost Military Capabilities Amid Security Challenges in the East
Ankara, April 20, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking to deepen defense cooperation with Turkey as part of efforts to modernize and strengthen the operational capacity of its armed forces, the government…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read