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Iraq has declined to play their World Cup qualifier against Palestine in both Jerusalem and Jordan, requesting a relocation due to concerns over FIFA regulations. The Palestinian Football Association expressed …
Iraq Declines to Play World Cup Qualifier Against Palestine in Jerusalem or Jordan Read More
The AFC-M23 rebels, supported by Rwandan troops, captured Goma and Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to the emergence of a parallel regime. This new order includes the …
The Shift of Power in Eastern Congo: M23’s Rise and Its Impact on Local Communities Read More
Wellars Gasamagera, Secretary General of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, emphasizes the necessity for DR Congo to sever ties with the FDLR militia and abandon plans to attack Rwanda to achieve …
RPF Leader Urges DR Congo to Disengage from FDLR and Reject Aggression Against Rwanda Read More
On February 27, an explosion during a rally in Bukavu resulted in multiple casualties, with conflicting accounts regarding the cause. Local sources report a suicide bomber incident, while others describe …
Conflicting Accounts Emerge Following Deadly Explosion in Bukavu Read More
Hundreds of Congolese police have joined the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, as tensions escalate due to the rebels’ territorial advances. The United Nations has demanded the cessation of hostilities, …
Hundreds of Congolese Police Officers Align with M23 Rebels in Bukavu Read More
On February 16, 2025, police in Kinshasa ensured peaceful religious services despite threats from the ruling party’s supporters against Catholic and Protestant congregations. Actions were triggered by political tensions linked …
Police Maintain Peace During Religious Services in Kinshasa Amid Political Threats Read More
A rebel coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo, has reportedly advanced into Bukavu, the second largest city in the eastern DRC, with witnesses reporting looting and the presence of fighters in the …
Rebels Advance on Bukavu in Eastern DRC Amid Reports of Looting and Violence Read More
M23 fighters have taken control of Kavumu airport near Bukavu, significantly advancing their position in eastern DRC as they push towards the city. This development occurs just before the African …
M23 Fighters Capture Key DRC Airport Ahead of African Union Summit Read More
Recent attacks by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have resumed hostilities in the DR Congo, particularly in South Kivu. This resurgence follows a call for ceasefire by regional leaders, as heavy …
Renewed Fighting in DR Congo as M23 Rebels Attack Government Forces Read More
Congo’s Catholic Church met with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa amid rising tensions following the M23’s recent capture of Goma. The dialogue aims to foster a reconciliatory approach amongst various factions. …
Congo Catholic Church Engages Rebel Leader Amid Escalating Tensions Read More