FDLR genocidaires operating in DRC For decades, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) have been described as remnants of those responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. That characterization, though true, understates the reality. The DRC-backed FDLR terrorist group is not a fading historical residue but the political and military continuation of the regime that carried out the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Over three decades later,

Internally Displaced Banyamulenge in Minembwe fearful for their future The highlands of Minembwe in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, are facing a humanitarian and security catastrophe that has gone largely unnoticed by the international community. Since January 2026, densely populated villages—including Kalingi, Rubemba, Rwitsankuku, Mutunda, Bidegu, and Gakenge—have been subjected to repeated bombardments by drones and mortars, directly targeting civilian areas.

On February 18th, Kinshasa formally announced the commencement of another ceasefire. The declaration followed several diplomatic engagements in Luanda, where Angolan President João Lourenço decreed that hostilities would cease at midnight. The measure was presented as a constructive step toward de-escalation and a potential intra-Congolese dialogue. However, subsequent developments on the ground have generated significant scrutiny regarding the coherence between stated commit

Vivian van de Perre, MONUSCO’s interim Head of Mission at Goma airport GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Vivian van de Perre, MONUSCO’s interim Head of Mission, arrived at Goma Airport on the morning of Thursday, February 12, 2026, to advance preparations for ceasefire monitoring and verification in eastern DRC. Speaking on arrival, van de Perre noted that she was on the first aircraft to land at the airport since January 2025, marking a potential step toward the airpo

7532 new M23 Commandos complete training at Tshanzu The Congolese Revolutionary Army (ARC) marked a new phase in the strengthening of its military capacity on Sunday February 8, 2026, during an official ceremony held in Tshanzu to recognize the completion of training for a new cohort of commandos. A total of 7,532 newly trained commandos have now been integrated into the ARC’s operational units, following what was described as an intensive and methodically structured training

The African Union’s recent statement on February 6th, 2026, condemning the destruction of Kinshasa’s military drone command centre at Kisangani Airport by the Alliance Fleuve Congo-Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC-M23) has reignited deep concerns about the organization’s selective narrative regarding the conflict in eastern DRC. While the African Union Commission quickly denounced the incident as a possible act of terrorism and a violation of international humanitarian law, it has r

European Mercenaries surrender to M23 in Goma, January 2025 In a noteworthy communique issued January 26th 2026 by AFC-M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC)-M23 reaffirmed its resolute commitment to the liberated territories of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including the strategic city of Goma. The statement, titled as a " mise au point " or clarification, categorically rejects any withdrawal from liberated territories and highlights

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23 victims of the Kinshasa coalition drone attacks in Masisi laid to rest A ceremony was held on Wednesday 8th January 2026, in Goma to honor the victims of a drone bombing carried out by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) on January 2, 2026, in Masisi-Centre. The bodies of the victims were honored at the Unité Stadium before their burial on Thursday in Mubambiro, in Masisi territory. Bereaved families, members of the local population, and AFC-M2

M23 officers in Uvira city December 2025 On December 15, 2025, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) made headlines by issuing an official communiqué that announced a potential unilateral withdrawal of its military forces from Uvira, a strategically significant city located in the South Kivu province. This city had recently been liberated by the AFC/M23 just one week prior, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict in the region. The communiqué, which was signed by Corn

Félix Tshisekedi, Brésil November 6th 2025 Félix Tshisekedi delivered his address at the COP30 Leaders’ Plenary in Belém, Brazil, on November 6, 2025. He positioned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a “pays-solution” in the global climate fight, emphasizing the Congo Basin’s role as a carbon sink while accusing unnamed actors of waging an “ecological war” in the east asking to criminalize ecocide internationally. The speech’s contradictions—between stated goals and gr

Oct. 27, 2025 — A week after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC-M23 signed a peace agreement in Doha, renewed fighting and reported airstrikes by FARDC forces on civilian areas have cast doubt on the future of the accord. The October 14 agreement, brokered with support from Qatar, the United States and the African Union, established a ceasefire monitoring mechanism aimed at ensuring peace in eastern Congo. However, between October 21 and 23, the Congolese army

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