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Security - 8 February 2026
After Meeting Denis Sassou Nguesso
Oyo, January 25, 2026 - President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met on Saturday, January 24, with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso, in the city of Oyo, where the two…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Tanganyika Traffic Resumes Between Kalemie and Uvira After Weeks of Disruption
Kalemie/Uvira, January 27, 2026 - After several weeks of suspension, lake traffic on Lake Tanganyika between the cities of Kalemie and Uvira officially resumed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, authorities announced.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
FARDC Shoots Down 8 Drones Targeting Bangboka Airport, Authorities Blame AFC/M23
Kisangani, February 2, 2026 - Bangboka Airport, located 17 kilometers from downtown Kisangani, was targeted in an armed attack using kamikaze drones between 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31 and 2:00 a.m.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
AFC/M23 Attacks Repelled Near Mweso
Rutshuru February 3, 2026 - Fighting erupted early Tuesday morning, February 3, between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo forces in Kivuma and Kanyangohe, two locations in the Bwito chiefdom (Rutshuru territory) of North Kivu.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
EU Calls for Rwandan Troop Withdrawal
February 8, 2026 - The European Union’s Special Representative for the Great Lakes region, Johan Borgstam, has completed his third mission to Angola, where he met with the country’s highest authorities to discuss the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Urges UN to Enforce International Law Equally for All Countries
New York, January 28, 2026 - Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Ngoga, has called on the UN Security Council not to selectively target developing countries while ignoring violations committed by powerful nations.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Doha Peace Talks Between DRC and AFC/M23 Could Resume This Weekend
Doha, January 28, 2026 - Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition could resume this weekend, following a suspension since early December 2025 when AFC/M23 captured…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
AFC/M23 Claims Drone Strike on Kisangani Airport
Kisangani DRC 4 February 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition confirmed it carried out a drone attack on Bangoka Airport in Kisangani, Tshopo Province, during the night of 31 January-1 February 2026.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Kinshasa Pays Final Tribute to Brigadier General Muaku Mbuluku Daniel
Kinshasa, January 24, 2026 - Final tributes were paid on Friday, January 23, to Brigadier General Muaku Mbuluku Daniel, former commander of the 33rd Military Region of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Lake Tanganyika Traffic Resumes Between Kalemie and Uvira After Weeks of Disruption
Kalemie/Uvira, January 27, 2026 - 17:38 - After several weeks of suspension due to insecurity in Uvira, traffic on Lake Tanganyika between the cities of Kalemie (Tanganyika Province) and Uvira (South Kivu) officially…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Tshisekedi Highlights Rwanda-AFC/M23 Collaboration, Calls for UN Action
Kinshasa, January 31, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi addressed ambassadors and diplomats at the New Year's greetings ceremony at the Palais de la Nation, reacting to Rwanda’s official admission of collaboration with…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 February 2026
Government Police Return to Uvira
Uvira February 3, 2026 - The Congolese National Police (PNC) officially returned to the city of Uvira on Tuesday, February 3, after nearly two months of absence.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read