Ituri, DRC | URN | At least 43 civilians have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack, which occurred between Wednesday evening and the early hours of Thursday, targeted Bafwakao village, the …
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The refinery is expected to deliver fairer prices, transparent trading systems and new market opportunities for thousands of artisanal miners, trading posts, and small- and medium-scale mining operators. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Small-scale miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo are tipped to gain access to a …
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Gulu, Uganda | URN | Fugitive Prison Warder Moses Anguyo who shot dead Deputy Officer in Charge Prisons and two other people in Kiboga Prison has been arrested from Aru Town (Congo) by security. Anguyo has been on the run after committing the offence and his arrest comes three weeks …
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COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | For many years, citizens of our ancient continent and beyond have grappled with the question of national growth, or, as Adam Smith framed it, the “wealth of nations”. It was Smith who, exactly 250 years ago this March, offered the first systematic account of this …
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Kikuube, Uganda | URN | Heightened and intensified patrols on the waters of Lake Albert in Kikuube District have helped curb attacks on Ugandan fishermen by suspected militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fishermen say that since the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Marine Unit and other security …
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U.S. sanctions have targeted Ugandan leaders over rights abuses, corruption, and opposition repression COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Last week, a retired U.S. general drew widespread attention in Kampala with a rare, high-profile visit, moving with unusual access through Uganda’s senior political and military circles. During his stay, …
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Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Bruno Lemarquis, acting head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has condemned the killing of Carine Buisset, a French national and UNICEF staff member, in a drone strike in Goma City, North Kivu Province, …
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Kigali, Rwanda | Remarks by President Paul Kagame at this year’s Diplomatic Dinner, Kigali, 6 March 2026. The event was at the Kigali Convention Centre where he hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps for dinner, following presentation of letters of credence of 20 newly accredited Ambassadors and High Commissioners …
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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) while reaffirming their commitment to deepening regional integration to improve the livelihoods of citizens across the bloc. The call was made during …
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KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | More than 200 people were killed on Tuesday in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the DRC government said Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Rubaya mining sites, known for the coltan resources, in North Kivu province following “exceptionally heavy …
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