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Security - 8 February 2026
RRA Gives Vehicle Owners One Month to Complete ‘Mutation’ or Face Penalties
Kigali, January 27, 2026 - The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) announced that vehicle owners who have not yet completed the transfer (‘mutation’) of their vehicles have been given one month to do so, warning that failure…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Five Civilians Killed in Sange Market Bomb Attack
Sange, South Kivu, January 30, 2026 - Five civilians were killed in a bomb attack at a market in Sange center, South Kivu Province, the AFC/M23 coalition reported.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
FBI Investigates 2024 Coup Attempt in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DRC - February 7, 2026 - The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a failed coup attempt that occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2024.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Washington Hardens Stance: Direct Sanctions Loom Over Kigali Amid DRC Strategic
Kinshasa, February 6, 2026 - Diplomatic and economic tensions are rising as Washington signals a tougher approach toward Rwanda, while strengthening its partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Religious Leaders Call for Stronger Civil-Military Ties to Promote Peace in North Kivu
Beni, North Kivu, February 7, 2026 - On Saturday, religious leaders urged the army’s civic and patriotic education service and the FARDC Grand North operational sector command to strengthen civil-military relations…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
When Diplomacy Failed
Goma, January 26, 2026 - One year ago, the city of Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu and the main urban center of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), fell under the control of the Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 movement.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 5 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
General Strike Paralyzes Shabunda as Residents Demand End to Insecurity and Wazalendo
Shabunda, South Kivu January 29, 2026 - The town of Shabunda has been paralyzed since the beginning of the week by a general strike, as residents protest rising insecurity, alleged abuses by the “wazalendo”, and demand…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Police Arrest 39 Suspected Armed Bandits, Including Those Who Murdered a Security Agent
Lubumbashi DRC February 2, 2026 - The Congolese National Police (PNC) conducted a major security operation in Haut-Katanga province.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
4 Dead and Several Injured After Clashes Between Police and Bandits in Panu
Panu Kwilu, February 4, 2026 - Four people were killed and several others injured during clashes between police and a group of bandits (Kuluna) in Panu, Idiofa territory, Kwilu province.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
President Kagame Criticizes Burundi at Umushyikirano Conference
Kigali, Rwanda - February 5, 2026 - President Paul Kagame opened the 20th Umushyikirano Conference, a national forum aimed at sharing ideas, solving problems, and guiding Rwandans.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
FARDC, Allies Recapture Point Zero from Twirwaneho in South Kivu
South Kivu, January 30, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), alongside Burundian forces and Wazalendo fighters, have recaptured Point Zero from the MRDP-Twirwaneho group following intense…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
PDDRCS Seen as Key to Strengthening Peace Efforts in Ituri
Djugu, Ituri, February 7, 2026 - The administrator of Djugu territory, Chief Commissioner Ruffin Mapela, has emphasized that the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Program (PDDRCS) could…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read