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Security - 22 December 2025
RDF Chief of Staff Stresses Integrity and Professionalism in Soldiers
KIREHE, Rwanda - The Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, has called on soldiers to uphold the country’s sovereignty and tackle security challenges, emphasizing that the foundation…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 22 December 2025
Heavy Shelling in Mikenke Despite AFC/M23 Withdrawal Announcement
Uvira, DRC - December 19, 2025 - Residents of Mikenke, a locality in Uvira territory, reported heavy shelling early Friday morning, despite the AFC/M23’s earlier claims of having withdrawn from the city.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 22 December 2025
13 Rwandans Join MMA as New Athletes Following Training Course
Rebero, Rwanda - December 20-21, 2025
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 22 December 2025
Walikale: Violent Clashes Leave Four Dead and Homes Burned
Walikale, North Kivu - December 15, 2025 - Violent clashes erupted on Monday, December 15, in the village of Tuonane, Waloa Loanda group, between suspected FDLR fighters and Mai-Mai Kifuafua militiamen.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 21 December 2025
RDF Soldiers Complete High-Level Training to Strengthen National Security
Kirehe District, Rwanda - December 22, 2025
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 21 December 2025
Kwamouth: FARDC Neutralizes Mobondo Insurgents in Epumbulu
Kwamouth, Maï-Ndombe Province - December 19, 2025 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) engaged a group of Mobondo insurgents in the village of Epumbulu, Kwamouth territory, during operations on…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 21 December 2025
North Kivu: Thousands Displaced by M23 Live in Precarious Conditions in Rutshuru
Rutshuru, North Kivu - December 2025 - Nearly 4,700 families, or 23,580 people, have been forcibly displaced from the Walikale territory by M23 rebels and are now living in extremely precarious conditions along the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 21 December 2025
Eastern DRC: Violence Against Civilians Surges in November
Eastern DRC - December 18, 2025 - Violence against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saw a sharp increase in November 2025, despite a slight decline in overall security incidents.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 20 December 2025
Rwandan and Burundian Security Officials Hold High-Level Talks After Uvira Takeover
Uvira/Rwanda-Burundi Border - December 18, 2025
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 20 December 2025
JNIM Releases Military Training Video from Camp Abou Adam in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, December 20, 2025 - The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM/GSIM) group released a 5-minute video from Camp Abou Adam, addressing the nation in Moorish and Fulani.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 20 December 2025
JNIM Claims Multiple Attacks on Military Posts in Didougou
Didougou, December 17, 2025 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced two deadly attacks on military posts in Didougou province.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 20 December 2025
Tshisekedi Denies Defeat of DRC Army in Uvira Fighting
Kampala/Kinshasa - December 21, 2025
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read