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Congolese military foils attempted coup in Kinshasa
Mwangi Maina  |  May 19, 2024

Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army, stated at a press briefing that the attempted coup was swiftly neutralized by d...

How mistrust is fuelling tension between Kenya and DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  May 12, 2024

Mudavadi’s recent visit to Kinshasa coincided with heightened tensions between the countries, a sharp departure from years of growing economic and mil...

Mudavadi meets Congolese President in Kinshasa to ease escalating tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  May 10, 2024

The senior Kenyan foreign policy official emphasised Kenya’s commitment to fostering cordial and closer cooperation with Kinshasa, reaffirming respect...

Mudavadi heads to Kinshasa to ease tensions with DRC
Mwangi Maina  |  May 08, 2024

Mudavadi's visit to Kinshasa coincides with heightened tensions between the two capitals and aims to engage his counterpart, Christophe Lutundula.

Kenya Airways restores flights to Kinshasa after staff released
Mwangi Maina  |  May 06, 2024

The national carrier will resume its daily fights to the DRC capital on Wednesday.

Kenya Airways staff released after detention in DRC
Mwangi Maina  |  May 06, 2024

Foreign Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei made the announcement on Monday, saying Nairobi engaged in vigorous diplomatic efforts.

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DR Congo
Reuters  |  May 05, 2024

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese milit...

Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DRC
Reuters  |  May 04, 2024

Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo denied the RDF was behind the attack and instead blamed it on militias supported by the Congolese milit...

At least nine killed in strike on displacement camp in eastern Congo
Reuters  |  May 03, 2024

The head of the Lac Vert district where the incident occurred, Dedesi Mitima, told Reuters he had seen the bodies of seven children and two men at the...

Nairobi, Kinshasa mistrust fueling diplomatic row
Mwangi Maina  |  May 02, 2024

In February 2022, just months before the highly anticipated presidential election, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, now President, drew criticism...

Eastern DRC faces catastrophe as violence, displacement surges
Hanifa Adan  |  May 01, 2024

The humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by funding shortages according to the statement, with only 16 per cent of the required $2.6 billion for...

Kenya Airways halts flights to Kinshasa as standoff with DRC escalates
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 29, 2024

KQ stated that it cannot continue flights without sufficient personnel.

KQ protests detention of its two employees by Congolese military
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 26, 2024

KQ insisted that the arrest happened despite the airline having not uplifted or accepted the "precious" cargo.

DRC says Apple products are 'tainted by the blood of the Congolese people'
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 26, 2024

A US federal appeals court recently dismissed a lawsuit targeting Apple, Google, Tesla, and other tech giants

Belgian envoy in DRC suggests pursuit of ICJ complaint against Rwanda
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 22, 2024

Belgian envoy Roxane de Bilderling says more should be done to hold Rwanda to account amid an escalating crisis in eastern DRC.

Ruto's Goma nominee rejected, MPs to debate report Wednesday
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 16, 2024

The report was presented on Tuesday afternoon by the Nelson Koech-led committee and will be debated officially by the house on Wednesday.

15 dead in eastern DRC attacks blamed on ADF rebels
AFP  |  Apr 14, 2024

The ADF has established a presence over the past three decades in the eastern DRC, killing thousands of civilians.

Three Tanzanian soldiers killed in DRC mortar attack
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2024

Three other TPDF soldiers are nursing serious injuries from the attack, according to SADC. 

DR Congo militia accused of killing 15 in village attack
AFP  |  Apr 06, 2024

The latest attack was on the village of Galay in Ituri province.

President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 05, 2024

Intense fighting between the Congolese army and resurgent M23 rebels has displaced thousands in the North Kivu Province.