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Security - 4 April 2026
Army reinforces Okapi Wildlife Reserve after ADF drone activity
Mambasa, March 25, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have deployed reinforcements to the Okapi Wildlife Reserve following reported drone activity attributed to the Allied Democratic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
AFC/M23 Reoccupy Kateku and Kanune After Brief Withdrawal
Walikale, North Kivu March 30, 2026 - AFC/M23 fighters have returned to the villages of Kateku and Kanune on Saturday, March 28, just two days after withdrawing from the area in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Rwanda’s “Strategic Depth” Doctrine Shapes Its Involvement in Eastern Congo, Report Says
April 5, 2026 - A new analysis argues that Rwanda’s support for the M23 operates within a broader military and geopolitical framework centered on the doctrine of “strategic depth,” resource interests, and regional…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Multinational military exercise “Justified Accord 2026” strengthens regional cooperation
Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 2026 - The multinational “Justified Accord 2026” military exercise has concluded after bringing together more than 1,500 personnel from Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, and the United States.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Rwandan and Tanzanian armies hold 15th border security meeting
Karagwe District, Tanzania, March 25, 2026 - Military leaders from Rwanda and Tanzania have convened for the 15th Border Military Leaders Meeting, aimed at addressing border security challenges and strengthening…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Over 200 ex-FDLR combatants repatriated and reintegrated in Rwanda
Northern Province, Rwanda, March 31, 2026 - The Rwandan Demobilization and Rehabilitation Commission (RDRC) has announced the reintegration of 214 former fighters from armed groups operating in eastern Democratic…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Djibouti foreign minister joins Arab League session, condemns regional aggression
Djibouti City, Djibouti, March 29, 2026 - Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdoulkader Houssein Omar took part via videoconference in the 165th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Burkina Faso leader says elections will wait until security is restored
Ouagadougou, April 3, 2026 - Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Ibrahim Traoré, has said the country will only hold elections once national security is fully restored, stressing that democratic processes cannot…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Armed attack on Kiwanja-Goma road leaves one seriously injured
Rutshuru, March 25, 2026 - A new armed attack targeting civilians was reported on the Kiwanja-Goma road, a key route crossing Virunga National Park, highlighting persistent insecurity in the area.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
U.S. Sanctions Target Rwandan Army-Linked Economic Network
March 30, 2026 - A recent analysis by the Egmont Institute highlights the wide-ranging impact of U.S.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
M23 Expands Regional Influence Through Armed Alliances From Ituri to South Kivu
April 5, 2026 - A new analysis indicates that the M23 movement has significantly expanded its influence beyond eastern North Kivu by building a structured network of armed alliances stretching from Ituri to South Kivu…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 April 2026
Rwandan Police Chief holds talks with Kenyan counterpart in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya, March 25, 2026 - Rwanda’s Police Commissioner General Felix Namuhoranye held high-level talks with his Kenyan counterpart Douglas Kanja during an official working visit to Kenya, as both sides moved to…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read