veteran Irish foreign correspondent leaves BBC after 37 years – The Irish Times

BBC journalist Fergal Keane, who has reported from some of the world’s most troubled spots including the Rwandan genocide in 1994, is to leave the BBC after nearly four decades. Defending strong, independent journalism as he goes, the Irish journalist said the threats facing a free press from oligarchs “who see the media as a … Read more

SAMIDRC troops to withdraw by road through Rwanda

Reopening Goma Airport is a short term aim of a joint EAC/SADC effort to end fighting in eastern DR Congo. Withdrawal of the terminated Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – to start on as yet unspecified date – will be by road. This is a point from discussion … Read more

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital

Archyde Eastern Congo Crisis Deepens as M23 Rebels Vow to March on kinshasa Tensions in teh Democratic Republic of Congo are reaching a boiling point. The M23 rebel group, backed by alleged Rwandan support, has escalated its offensive, vowing to march on the capital city of Kinshasa. This audacious declaration comes amidst a state of … Read more

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

South Africa Warns Rwanda Over DRC Troop Attacks Tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as South African peacekeepers face mounting casualties. At least 13 South African soldiers have been killed in recent clashes with M23 rebels, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to issue a stern warning to Rwanda. Defence Minister Angie Motshekga … Read more

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a ‘declaration of war’

Archyde Goma Falls: M23​ Rebels ⁣Seize Eastern Congolese City, Deepening Africa’s‌ Longest War Early Monday morning, the eastern ​congolese city of Goma, the largest ‌in North Kivu province, fell under the control of the M23 rebels. This dramatic turn of events has sent shockwaves through the region, plunging a city⁢ of 2 ⁣million into​ chaos … Read more

Congo conflict: Why a US peace initiative faltered

M23 rebels are steadily advancing toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Tuesday, M23 captured the eastern city of Minova, one of the main supply routes for Goma. Other parts of North Kivu Province also risk falling to the rebels.The security situation … Read more

Eight Deaths in Tanzania Likely Linked to Rare Marburg Virus Outbreak

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Africa CDC declares end of Marburg outbreak in Rwanda

The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the imminent end of the current Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda. In Rwanda, there have been no new MVD-positive cases since 30 October and the last patient was discharged on 8 November, the CDC confirmed in a press conference. As of November … Read more