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Security - 11 January 2026
Burundi Transfers Congolese Refugees to Ruhigi Camp
Bujumbura, January 5, 2026 - The Burundian government has begun transferring thousands of Congolese refugees from the Rumonge and Gatumba camps to the Ruhigi refugee camp, located about 60 kilometers north of Bujumbura…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Central African Republic, 8 January 2026: Rwandan Peacekeepers Honored for Service
Rwandan soldiers serving with the MINUSCA peacekeeping mission in the Bria region of the Central African Republic have been awarded United Nations medals in recognition of their professionalism and contributions to…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
AFC/M23 Accuses DRC Government of Genocide Amid Ongoing Violence
January 2, 2026 - Eastern DRC The AFC/M23 Alliance has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government of committing acts of genocide, condemning what it describes as systematic attacks against civilians in…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Kinshasa Press Review: Focus on Tshisekedi-Lourenço Talks on Eastern DRC
Kinshasa, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - The majority of newspapers published in Kinshasa this Tuesday focused on the private meeting held in Luanda between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and his Angolan counterpart…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Insecurity Paralyzes Schools in Masisi I During First Term
Masisi, North Kivu, January 3, 2026 - Several schools in the Masisi I subdivision of North Kivu faced serious operational disruptions during the first term of the 2025-2026 school year, as persistent insecurity severely…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Bandits Terrorize Kinzau-Mvuete After Period of Calm
Kinzau-Mvuete, Kongo-Central Province, January 3, 2026 - A wave of criminal attacks has shaken the town of Kinzau-Mvuete, in Sekebanza territory, Kongo-Central province, after several homes and businesses were targeted…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
North Kivu Authorities Recommend Cantonment of FARDC and Wazalendo to Reduce Insecurity
Lubero-Butembo, January 10, 2026 - The North Kivu provincial security committee has recommended the cantonment of FARDC soldiers and Wazalendo fighters to demilitarize Lubero commune, reduce tensions, and better protect…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Martin Fayulu Renewes Call for Inclusive Dialogue Amid Deepening Crisis in the DRC
Kinshasa | December 31, 2025 - Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu has reiterated his call for an inclusive national dialogue, warning that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing what he described as “one of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
FARDC Accuses AFC/M23 Rebels of Abducting 42 Women in Rutshuru, North Kivu
Rutshuru, North Kivu, DRC | December 28, 2025 The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have accused AFC/M23 rebels of abducting at least 42 women in the Bukombo Centre area of Rutshuru territory, North Kivu.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Six CRP Militiamen Surrender Amid Fighting with FARDC in Djugu
Djugu, Ituri, January 9, 2026 - Six militiamen from the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP) surrendered on Friday, January 9, during clashes with the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) in the Nyaka and Lodha…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
DRC Agriculture Minister Criticizes FARDC and Intelligence Services Over War and Media
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Muhindo Nzangi Butondo, has strongly criticized the FARDC and military intelligence services, accusing them of being intimidated by…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Burundi Tightens Airport Controls to Stop Military Desertions Linked to DRC Conflict
Bujumbura, December 29, 2025 The Government of Burundi has introduced new measures to block the escape route used by soldiers fleeing abroad, amid growing concern that military desertions could increase due to the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read