DRC: at least 400,000 displaced, clashes continue between the Congolese army and the M23

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In Kinshasa, capital of the DRC, angry demonstrators attacked several embassies, including those of Rwanda.

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The tense security situation in the DRC has caused new population movements. More than 400,000 people have fled the fighting since the beginning of January, according to the United Nations. Civilians also affected by the clashes: injured people are flocking to hospitals that are already saturated in the province, especially in Goma and Bukavu. In the East, the army confirms [...]

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East Africa: Ruto to Convene EAC Leaders After M23 Rebels Surround Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), said he would convene a meeting of regional leaders over the escalating security crisis in eastern DR Congo, where rebels threatened to occupy the city of Goma.

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Africa 54: Conflict in eastern DRC displaces thousands, and more

On Africa 54: The United Nations Security Council says the fighting between M23 rebels and the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region has displaced thousands of civilians. Plus, the African Union’s development agency signs a historic agreement to mobilize resources to eliminate neglected tropical diseases across the continent. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!

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Inside Congolese City Overrun By Rebels As Echoing Blasts And Crack Of Bullets Force Families To Hide - Great Yorkshire Radio

They are battered from days of non-stop fighting and surrendering to the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels taking control of the regional capital and humanitarian hub. Congolese soldiers laid down their fatigues on the road near the watch posts we saw them in just 24 hours before. The sounds of nearby shelling break the sombre mood. The sense of capture is palpable. But some soldiers are still fighting. There are pockets of resistance in streets across …

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Former Joburg mayor Gwamanda in court for fraud

Former Joburg mayor Gwamanda in court for fraud Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 01/28/2025 - 08:58 JOHANNESBURG - Former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is expected back in the Protea magistrate's court on Tuesday.He faces charges of defrauding several Soweto residents through a suspected Ponzi scheme.READ: Joburg mayor fires fraud-accused Kabelo GwamandaGwamanda was allegedly operating a funeral scheme through his company Ithemba Lama Afrika.T…