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Security - 22 March 2026
Goma Residents Protest Drone Strike, Call on AFC/M23 to “Liberate” DR Congo
Goma, March 12, 2026 - Residents of Goma took to the streets on Thursday to protest a recent drone strike attributed to the army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, condemning the attack and calling on the AFC/M23…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Fighting Resumes in Uvira as AFC/M23 and FARDC Clash Again
Uvira, 20 March 2026 - Fighting has resumed between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and the AFC/M23 coalition in parts of the Ruzizi Valley, marking the end of a two-month lull in hostilities.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Delly Sesanga Condemns Any Attempt to Amend Constitution for Third Term
Kinshasa, March 21, 2026 - Opposition leader Delly Sesanga issued a strong warning on Saturday against any efforts to amend the Constitution to allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Surrender of AFC/M23 Fighters Reported in Pinga
Walikale March 13, 2026 - A group of AFC/M23 fighters who recently surrendered in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has arrived in Pinga, located in Walikale Territory, following their defection from rebel ranks.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Death Toll Rises to 19 in ADF Attack on Babesua Village
Mambasa, Ituri March 17, 2026 - The death toll from the ADF attack in Babesua village has risen to at least 19 civilians killed, following the assault on the evening of March 16.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Security Forces Launch Nationwide Welfare Projects Worth Rwf2.5 Billion
Kigali, Rwanda March 10, 2026 - The Rwanda Defence Forces and the Rwanda National Police have launched a nationwide campaign of social welfare and development projects valued at more than Rwf2.5 billion, marking the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 March 2026
Former U.S. Official Questions DRC’s Commitment to Neutralizing FDLR
Washington, 20 March 2026 - Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, has expressed skepticism over the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s willingness to dismantle the FDLR armed group, a…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 March 2026
IED Attack Targets Malian Army and Russian Fighters in Timbuktu Region
Timbuktu Region, March 4, 2026 - The jihadist group Jama'at Nasr al‑Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting Malian military forces and Russian…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 March 2026
Traders Protest in Bamako Over Market Fires and Rising Insecurity
Bamako, March 5, 2026 - Traders in Bamako staged protests on Thursday to denounce what they describe as worsening living and working conditions, citing a series of fires in local markets and growing insecurity in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 15 March 2026
JNIM Seizes Military Post in Koulikoro, Targets Army Vehicle
Koulikoro, March 11, 2026 - The Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) claimed control over a military post in Zantiguila on Thursday, reporting the deaths of one police officer, another missing, and the capture of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 March 2026
Mali-China Relations Highlighted in Meeting Between Minister Kansaye and Chinese
Bamako, March 9, 2026 - Professor Bouréma Kansaye, Mali’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Li Xiang, the 18th Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Mali, in an official audience on Monday.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 March 2026
Clashes Reported in Ségou Between JNIM and Pro-Government Militias
Ségou, March 9, 2026 - The Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) announced a direct confrontation with pro-government militias allied with the Malian army near the village of Nayou in the Ségou region on Monday afternoon.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read