Civilians Flee As the Fight Between M23 and FARDC Instensifies
Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and coalition forces has forced civilians in parts of South Kivu province to flee to Rwanda since Tuesday, local sources have said. The clashes, which erupted on Monday, have spread across several areas including…
Fierce Fighting Erupts Between M23 Rebels and FARDC in South Kivu
Heavy clashes erupted on Tuesday between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), along with coalition forces, on multiple fronts in South Kivu province. Fighting was reported in Katogota-Luvungi, Kaziba-Haut Plateau, Tchivanga-Hombo, and Kasika-Mwenga areas in Uvira territory, according to local sources, prompting massive displacement…
M23/AFC and FARDC Trade Accusations Over Fresh Ceasefire Violations
The March 23 Movement/Congo River Alliance (M23/AFC) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) are trading accusations over fresh violations of the recently signed ceasefire. On November 8, 2025, the M23/AFC rebels and the DR Congo government signed a framework agreement aimed at organizing the continuation of negotiations toward a comprehensive…
Experts Urge Africa to Reimagine Artificial Intelligence Adoption
African scholars and development practitioners are calling for a deliberate effort to ground Artificial Intelligence (AI) in African culture and indigenous knowledge systems, warning that failure to do so could undermine the continent’s long-term development. This message was strongly echoed at the 11th Graduation ceremony of the African Rural University (ARU) event in Kagadi Town…
Africa is Rich In Energy, But Sleeps in Darkness
A new report launched on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil says Africa has huge potential to grow its green energy potential. The unfortunate reality is that the continent has not had enough investment to economically exploit its energy from solar, wind, hydro power, nuclear, and geothermal resources. …
DRC, M23/AFC Sign Framework Agreement to Re-launch Peace Negotiations
The Democratic Republic of Congo and rebels of the March 23 Movement/Congo River Alliance rebels have signed a framework agreement aimed at organizing the continuation of negotiations with a view to reaching a comprehensive peace agreement. The agreement was signed on Saturday evening in Qatar’s capital, Doha where peace talks between two parties are ongoing.…
