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Security - 22 May 2026
US, Swiss Envoys Review Progress of DRC-AFC/M23 Peace Commitments
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 29, 2026 - American and Swiss diplomatic representatives have reviewed the implementation of commitments made during peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 18 May 2026
Mali Calls for Stronger African Solidarity in Fight Against Terrorism
Bamako, May 14, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye DIOP, held an informal consultation with the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on Thursday, alongside the ambassadors of Burkina Faso…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 14 May 2026
Tshisekedi and Museveni Review Operation Shujaa Amid Renewed ADF Attacks
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 - Félix Tshisekedi and Yoweri Museveni held talks in Kampala focused on the progress of Operation Shujaa, the joint military offensive conducted by Congolese and Ugandan forces against the Allied…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 10 May 2026
AFC/M23 Questions U.S. Neutrality in DRC Peace Mediation
May 10, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has formally raised concerns over what it describes as bias in the ongoing international mediation process in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in a letter addressed to U.S.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 10 May 2026
Hemetti says RSF force has expanded to 450,000 fighters
Khartoum, 6 May 2026 - Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing military operations against the Sudanese army, declaring that his forces are prepared for a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 May 2026
Sudan accuses UAE and Ethiopia over drone strikes on Khartoum airport
Khartoum, 5 May 2026 - Sudanese authorities have accused the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of involvement in recent drone strikes targeting Khartoum International Airport and other strategic locations in the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 5 May 2026
UN Mission Pushes for Operational Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism in Eastern DRC
Goma, North Kivu - April 27, 2026
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 5 May 2026
Mali Briefs Diplomatic Corps on Security Situation After April 25 Attacks
BAMAKO, May 7, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, has reassured the accredited diplomatic corps of the government’s continued efforts to combat terrorism following…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 May 2026
DRC parliamentary report highlights weaknesses in national security forces
Kinshasa, 29 April 2026 - A report by the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised serious concerns over the capacity of the country’s armed forces and allied groups to effectively secure…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 3 May 2026
AFC/M23 Complains Peace Gains Limited Despite Withdrawal, During UN Visit to Goma
Goma, North Kivu - April 25, 2026
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 3 May 2026
Mali and Russia Reaffirm Security Partnership in High-Level Meeting
BAMAKO, April 28, 2026 - The President of the Transition of Mali, General Assimi Goïta, held talks on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Igor Gromyko, focusing on bilateral cooperation and ongoing…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 29 April 2026
Army Drone Strikes in Darfur Kill Dozens as Conflict Intensifies
Ed Daein / Geneina, April 13, 2026 - Sudan’s armed forces have launched a series of drone strikes across the Darfur region, resulting in at least 20 civilian deaths and significant destruction, according to local…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read