Kenyan President William Ruto has called for an immediate ceasefire among all armed factions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as regional leaders convened in Tanzania for a crucial peace summit on Saturday. Ruto, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC), urged all parties involved to embrace a
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Foreign Affairs Ministry slams Kalonzo Musyoka over Eastern DRC
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for his recent remarks questioning President William Ruto’s role in mediating the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), has been actively engaging regional leaders to find
M23 rebels vow to march to Kinshasa as fighting escalates in Eastern DRC
The Rwanda-backed armed group M23 has vowed to continue its "march of liberation" toward the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, as its fighters make significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region. The group’s recent capture of most of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, marks a dramatic
Congo cuts Diplomatic ties with Rwanda over escalating Conflict
In a significant diplomatic shift, the Democratic Republic of Congo has severed all ties with Rwanda following a deadly surge in violence linked to the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda. The situation deteriorated over the weekend, with South Africa reporting that nine of its peacekeepers lost
Uhuru calls for cessation of hostilities in Eastern DRC
President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the Eastern DRC and urged all armed groups, both foreign and local, to lay down arms immediately and unconditionally and to commit to a political process. In a statement released from Statehouse on 15th June 2022, the president