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Security - 19 April 2026
UNECA Chief Warns of Economic Impact of Middle East Crisis
April 9, 2026 - The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete, has warned that ongoing tensions in the Middle East are exerting significant pressure on African economies…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Commemorations Recall Massacres of Tutsi Civilians Across Rwanda (April 13
Rwanda April 13, 2026 - Commemorative accounts marking the events of April 13, 1994, recall a series of mass killings of Tutsi civilians across multiple locations in Rwanda during the genocide period.
By Amina Kabasele - 5 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Heineken Confirms Exit From DRC After Four Decades
April 10, 2026 - Dutch brewing company Heineken N.V. has announced its complete withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo after nearly 40 years of operations, following the sale of its shares in Bralima.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
AFC/M23 Sends Delegation to Peace Talks, Accuses DRC of Ongoing Attacks
Goma, April 9, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has announced the dispatch of an envoy to upcoming peace talks in Switzerland, while accusing the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of continuing military…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
AFC/M23 Accuses Kinshasa of Attacks Ahead of Switzerland Peace Talks
Goma April 12, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of carrying out attacks against civilians in the Minembwe area, alleging that the operations are intended to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
France Shifts Africa Strategy Toward East as Military Cooperation with Kenya Expands
April 10, 2026 - France is reportedly reorienting its Africa strategy toward East Africa, following a series of military withdrawals and diplomatic setbacks in West Africa.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
AFC/M23 Renews Demand for Reopening of Banks in Goma and Bukavu Amid Ongoing
Goma April 19, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has reiterated its call for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to reopen banks in areas under its control, including Goma and Bukavu, and to lift legal and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
DRC Government and AFC/M23 Prepare for Switzerland Peace Talks Amid Mutual Accusations
April 10, 2026 - Delegations from the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 coalition are expected to meet in Switzerland from April 13 to 17, 2026, for renewed peace talks aimed at…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
Over 100 Suspects Arrested in Kampala Metropolitan Crime Crackdown
Kampala , Uganda March 24, 2026 - Security forces in Uganda’s capital have arrested more than 100 suspects following a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal activity across the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
AFC/M23 Announces Leadership Changes in Goma Administration
Goma, April 9, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has announced a reshuffle of local leadership in the eastern city of Goma, appointing new administrative officials as it consolidates its control over the area.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
DRC Government and AFC/M23 Peace Talks Open Amid Rising Tensions
Switzerland April 14, 2026 - Peace talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 alliance opened in Switzerland on April 13, 2026, but began in a tense atmosphere marked by…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 April 2026
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Nigeria Over Security Concerns
Washington/Abuja, April 9, 2026 - The United States has urged its citizens to exercise heightened caution when traveling to Nigeria, citing persistent security threats including terrorism, kidnappings, and armed violence.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read