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18:17
18:17

EU Great Lakes Envoy Visits Uganda Over Crisis In DRC M23 rebels 1 Top story

Borgstam will hold high-level discussions with Ugandan authorities and the diplomatic community in the aftermath to the EAC/SADC summit.
12:46
12:46

Growth in Global Electricity Demand Set to Accelerate -Report 2

Strong growth in electricity demand is raising the curtain on a new Age of Electricity, with consumption set to soar through 2027.
07:44
07:44

IGAD Allocates UGX 14.4Bn for Ebola, Mpox refugees 3 1

The funds are drawn from a larger allocation of USD 8.3 million (approximately UGX 31 billion) meant to support IGAD member states heavily affected by Mpox outbreaks.
15:41
15:41

Uganda Repatriates Two Congolese Soldiers Arrested on Lake Albert

Col. Lulua Disonoa, head of Mahagi Territory in DR Congo’s Ituri Province, praised Ugandan forces for their professionalism in handling the situation. He emphasized the importance of cross-border security cooperation and acknowledged concerns over Congolese soldiers fleeing the frontline with their weapons amid escalating conflict.
10:10
10:10

Museveni: Tshisekedi Must Talk to M23 DRC Conflict 1

'"His Excellency Tshisekedi should speak directly to those who are in conflict with him, as this impacts all of us, Museveni said, adding, "There is no other forum better suited to address this issue than this summit," Museveni said.
09:46
09:46

EAC, SADC Leaders Call for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in DRC 1 Top story

In a joint communique issued after the summit held in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, the leaders said all forms of fighting needed to cease in eastern DRC to resolve the conflict peacefully.
16:03
16:03

Uganda to Host 6th Regional Forum on Migration 1

The meeting comes at time when uganda is not only challenged with the refuge influx but also significant labor migration challenges, mainly through irregular mechanism like Ugandans seeking employment abroad, especially in the Middle East, where they are exposed to exploitation and forced labor.
07:13
07:13

DRC: US Closes Embassy, Tells Citizens to Quit Immediately DRC Conflict

"Due to the security situation in Kinshasa, the U.S. Embassy will not be conducting any visa interviews and will not be able to offer routine services for U.S. citizens," the notice says.
07:14
07:14

Rwanda Angered By SADC on DRC, Joint Summit Agreed DRC conflict

In rejecting the accusations against the RDF, Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "The RDF defends Rwanda's borders from threats and protects civilians, it does not attack Civilians." The new statement issued by the Foreign Affairs Minister, The outcome of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Extraordinary Summit has rubbed Rwanda the wrong way.
11:09
11:09

WHO, UN Report: 700 Killed During Goma City Capture 2 1 Top story

According to the UN and WHO, the people were killed during fierce fighting between M23 rebels and Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and militia coalition from January 26-30, 2025.
07:41
07:41

M23 Sends Over 40,000 Captured FARDC, Wazalendo Fighters for fresh Training 1

Corneille Nangaa, one of the M23/AFC leaders, told the media that the captives were taken to Rumangabo for fresh training. Nangaa says that during the training, the captives will first be brainwashed and instilled with a fresh ideology, patriotism, before new deployment to different units.
17:41
17:41

UPDF to Strengthen Deployment in Eastern DRC 1

In a statement released on Friday by Acting Major General Felix M Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Information, UPDF will adopt a “forward defensive posture” in its areas of operation until the crisis passes and normalization is restored.
11:14
11:14

What Kagame Told EAC Leaders' Summit on DRC Crisis DRC Conflict 5 1 Top story

The Rwandan leader said he personally foresaw what has finally befallen Eastern DRC. He went on to question the relevance of East Africa Community describing its processes as talking shop.
07:54
07:54

EAC Leaders Call for Immediate Ceasefire, Plan Summit with SADC DRC conflict 1 Top story

The 24th Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State, meeting to deliberate on the developments and the "deteriorating security situation was attended by seven leaders of the EAC, while DR Congo's Félix Antoine Tshisekedi chose to stay away.
18:38
18:38

280 Mercenaries Surrender to M23, Deported 2

While being paraded at the DR Congo side of Grande Barrière border Rubavu, the mercenaries were first paraded. Lt.Col. Willy Ngoma, M23 rebels military spokesperson picked one of the mercenaries and ordered him to sit down and put his arms on the head. He told him never to return to DR Congo.
17:51
17:51

Minister Confirms Attack On Uganda's Embassy in DRC 1 Top story

Mulimba confirmed that on Sunday, January 26, rioters looted and set parts of the embassy on fire, an act he described as a blatant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961).
15:23
15:23

Maj.Gen Kakule Appointed new North Kivu Province Governor 1

Kakule replaces Major General Peter Cirimwami Nkuba, who was shot dead by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels during a fierce gun fire exchange with Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo in Kasengezi - Sake, Nyiragongo territory.
07:05
07:05

M23 Rebels Escort 47 Truckers Out of Goma South Kivu 1 2

After the capture of Goma International Airport on Tuesday, M23 rebels led the truck drivers who were stuck in the city up to the border, and they crossed. Some of the drivers included Tanzanian, Kenyan, and Burundian nationals.
06:57
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DR Congo Interior Minister Attributes Embassies Attacks to Rwandan Infiltrators 1 4 Top story

"It was the Rwandan infiltrators who attacked the embassies of France and Uganda in particular. The Congolese demonstrated peacefully as usual. Congratulations to our police for their rapid reaction to the infiltrators," says Kamba.
19:58
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MPS Demand Explanation On Ugandan Embassy In DRC M23 rebels 1 Top story

The matter was raised by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, during Tuesday's plenary session on January 28, 2025. Ssenyonyi expressed deep concerns over the ongoing conflict between the M23 rebels and the Congolese army, backed by UN peacekeepers, emphasizing the need for the government to address the situation urgently.
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