The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expecting the UN Human Rights Council to approve an investigation into the crimes committed in Goma and other areas in the east of the country following the “planned invasion by the Rwandan army” that began in January, according to government representatives involved in the upcoming debate. Related:UN […]

The March 23 Movement (M23), supported by the Rwandan government, has decided to implement a unilateral ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starting this Tuesday. This announcement comes as negotiations are scheduled for this weekend, aimed at finding a solution to the ongoing crisis in the region. Last week, M23, along with Rwandan […]

At least 773 people have died and 2,880 have been injured in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to clashes between government forces and insurgents from the March 23 Movement (M23), a group reportedly backed by Rwanda. Related:UN Security Council Convenes as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance in Eastern DRC According to Congolese government spokesperson Patrick […]

At least 111 bodies of civilians, rebels, and soldiers have been recovered between Wednesday and Thursday in the streets of Goma, following fierce battles between the Congolese Army and the M23 rebel group, which seized the strategic city on Monday, a local civil society leader confirmed. Related:UN Security Council Convenes as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance in […]

Hundreds of young Congolese men took to the streets of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Monday to protest the capture of Goma, a strategic eastern city, by M23 rebels. Related:UN Removes Non-Essential Personnel From Congolese City of Goma for Rebel Advance The demonstrators expressed their anger by barricading roads […]

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Angola are holding private talks before expanding the meeting to their respective delegations. This comes after Rwanda’s refusal to participate in a high-level summit on the peace process in eastern DRC, which led to the suspension of the planned tripartite meeting this Sunday in […]

The health initiative is part of a process that began two years ago, where 17 African countries, including Rwanda, were identified by the WHO as willing to conduct clinical trials. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Progress […]

Of the 700 vaccines received, 620 doses have already been administered to frontline workers and emergency responders. On Monday, official sources stated that Rwanda is making significant strides in its fight against the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, with recent data showing more recoveries than fatalities. Related:Rwanda: +200 People Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus Disease Rwandan […]

Since the Marburg outbreak was declared in Rwanda on Sep. 27, 58 confirmed cases, including 13 deaths, have been recorded. On Friday, Rwandan Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana said that more than 200 people in the country have been vaccinated against Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Guidelines to Curb Marburg Spread Issued, Death Toll Hits 8 […]

Violence concentrated in the eastern province of North Kivu has led not only to arbitrary killings but also to sexual abuse.