Kabila’s legacy faces litmus test after complaint for his ‘crimes’
When a popular cleric in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently accused ex-President Joseph Kabila of ‘crimes’ he committed during his tenure, the public took...
Rwanda’s internal security minister loses seat; fifth member of cabinet to be fired in 2020
Gen Patrick Nyamvumba, appointed Minister of Internal Security in November last year, has been sacked, becoming one of the shortest-serving ministers in Rwanda. He becomes...
Nduhungirehe dropped from cabinet
Nduhungirehe is accused of letting his personal opinions prevail over those held by the government, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. He...
US sanctions Congo’s top poll officials over graft
The credibility of the December poll victory of the Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has been further put to question after the United...
Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers
President Museveni has promoted his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the rank of Lieutenant General. The 44-year-old has been a Major General since May 16, 2016...
Exclusive: African Union boss accused of hiring ‘old crony’ – by his deputy
The deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission launched an unprecedented attack on his boss, chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a letter to Ghanaian President...
DRC vs Uganda $10b award case reopened
The International Court of Justice is reopening a 14-year-old case in which it ordered Uganda to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo $10 billion, after...
‘Golden handshake’ for DR Congo’s outgoing ministers
In the weeks leading up to Democratic Republic of Congo's controversial election, those leaving power quietly passed two decrees guaranteeing themselves money and benefits that...
The ghosts of atrocities past, present and future continue to stalk the land of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo's much-awaited election has been postponed after a fire destroyed electronic voting equipment in a warehouse. The cause of the fire...
Fire breaks out in DR Congo election commission building
A fire broke out in an electoral commission building in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early hours of Thursday, officials said, 10...