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Security - 22 February 2026
UN Plans Aerial Reconnaissance Before Peacekeepers Deploy to Uvira
KINSHASA, February 11, 2026 - The United Nations will deploy reconnaissance aircraft before sending peacekeepers to Uvira Territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as part of a phased plan to monitor a…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
DRC Seeks US Military Training and Intelligence Cooperation in Exchange for Minerals
Kinshasa, February 20, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking military training, equipment, and intelligence cooperation from the United States under a growing security and economic partnership.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
United States Urges DRC to Respect Upcoming Ceasefire
KINSHASA, February 15, 2026 - Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor on African Affairs to the U.S.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Former Women Combatants Urged to Safeguard National Unity
KIGALI, February 14, 2026 - Former female fighters from different armed groups in Rwanda have been called upon to strengthen reconciliation and preserve national unity during the General Assembly of the Ndabaga…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
AFC/M23 Condemns International Silence Amid Ongoing Civilian Killings in South Kivu
South Kivu, February 20, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has criticized the international community for remaining silent as DRC government forces and allied groups continue to target civilians in South Kivu Province.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Rwandans in Europe to Gather for Dialogue on Unity and Solidarity
Paris, February 19, 2026 - The Rwandan Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUC) has announced a dialogue aimed at strengthening unity and solidarity among Rwandans living in Europe.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Ugandan General Says DRC No Longer a Haven for Rwandan Armed Groups
Musanze, Rwanda, February 20, 2026 - Gen. Maj. Paul Muhanguzi, Commander of the 2nd Division of the Ugandan Army, stated that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is no longer a safe haven for armed groups targeting…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Rwanda Presents Political Perspective at Munich Security Conference 2026
MUNICH, February 14, 2026 - A Rwandan government delegation led by Vincent Biruta, Minister of Security, and Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defence, is participating in the Munich Security Conference 2026 (MSC 2026)…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Rwanda Urges UN to Act Against Rising Hate Speech
New York, February 19, 2026 - Rwanda has called on the United Nations to take urgent action against the growing spread of hate speech, warning that inaction amounts to complicity.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
AFC/M23 Denounces DRC Ceasefire Announcement as Misleading
GOMA, February 13, 2026 - Corneille Nangaa, Chairman of the AFC/M23 Alliance, has denounced the announcement by the Office of the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo that President Félix Tshisekedi has…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
DRC Hands Over Rubaya Mines Controlled by AFC/M23 to US Investors
Kinshasa, February 19, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has handed over mines in the Rubaya area of Masisi Territory, long controlled by the AFC/M23 group, to US investors, officials confirmed.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 22 February 2026
Tshisekedi ‘Agrees’ to Respect Angola-Requested Ceasefire, But Violations Continue
KINSHASA, February 13, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi has announced that DRC government forces will respect a ceasefire called for by his João Lourenço, in coordination with the African Union.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read