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Iraq has declined to play the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Palestine in both Jerusalem and Jordan, citing FIFA’s neutral venue rules and lack of VAR technology. Palestine has expressed …
Iraq Refuses to Play Palestine World Cup Qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan Read More
The AFC-M23 rebels captured Goma and subsequently Bukavu, overcoming the weakened DRC armed forces with minimal fighting. They aim to establish a parallel regime while forcibly relocating displaced people without …
M23 Rebels Seize Control in Eastern DRC: Implications for Local Populations Read More
Wellars Gasamagera, Secretary General of the RPF, urged DR Congo to end ties with the FDLR militia to promote lasting peace in the region. He criticized plans to attack Rwanda …
RPF Leader Urges DR Congo to Cut Ties with FDLR and Prioritize Peace Read More
An explosion during a rally in Bukavu on February 27 has led to several deaths. Three versions of the incident have emerged: one involving a delayed suicide bombing, another stemming …
Conflicting Accounts Surround Attack at M23 Rally in Bukavu Read More
In Bukavu, Congolese police defect to the M23 rebel group amid unrest as they prepare for retraining. The M23’s territorial advances have raised fears of broader conflict, prompting UN Security …
Congolese Police Defect to M23 as Conflict Escalates in Bukavu Read More
Religious services in Kinshasa proceeded without major disturbances on February 16, 2025, apart from a failed attempt to disrupt mass at St. Theresa parish, which police successfully thwarted. This security …
Police Protect Religious Services in Kinshasa Amid Political Tensions Read More
Rebels from the Alliance Fleuve Congo claim control over Bukavu, leading to looting and chaos. The DRC government has not confirmed these advances. This follows the recent capture of Goma …
Rebel Forces Advance on Bukavu, Sparking Looting and Unrest in DRC Read More
M23 rebels have captured Kavumu Airport near Bukavu, marking a significant shift in the DRC conflict. The Congolese military faced minimal resistance, and the situation grows worse as the conflict …
M23 Rebels Capture Key Bukavu Airport as Conflict Escalates in DRC Read More
M23 rebels have resumed hostilities against the Congolese army in South Kivu, ending a brief respite in fighting. Following recent reports from the UN, casualties have exceeded 2,900 since January, …
Renewed Fighting in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance on Bukavu Read More
Congo’s Catholic Church met with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa amid rising tensions due to the M23’s control of Goma. The dialogue aims to unify differing political perspectives against President Tshisekedi. …
Congo’s Catholic Church Engages with Rebel Leader Amid Rising Tensions Read More