Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?
The seizure by M23 rebels of vast tracts of land in the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered a ...
The Africa Report13h
DRC: At their first rally in Goma, AFC’s Corneille Nangaa and M23 promise people freedom
On 6 February, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) – which includes the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda – held a rally in Goma, ...
EWN Sport11h
Ramaphosa exercises worldwide diplomacy to clear the air, spell out SA's G20 objective
On Thursday, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech, President Ramaphosa said South Africa 'won't be bullied' ...
DRC crisis: Ramaphosa rules out public squabbles with Rwanda's Kagame
IOL reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa aimed at US President Donald Trump, telling him that South Africa will not be ...
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SONA 2025, AI and South Africa’s leadership: Why the national AI strategy can’t wait
Why the national AI strategy can’t waitBy Nazareen Ebrahim, AI Ethics and Communications SpecialistIssued by Naz Consulting InternationalJohannesburg, 07 Feb 2025Visit our press officeAs South Africa ...
devdiscourse12h
Research reveals ‘deep’ AI governance gaps in Sub-Saharan African countries
Rwanda stands out for its proactive approach, having established a comprehensive AI strategy and clear data governance laws ...
IOL EXCLUSIVE: Bodies of South African soldiers killed in DRC transported to Uganda, en route home
The soldiers' bodies were due to be repatriated to South Africa on Wednesday. However, the SANDF on Thursday stated that all administrative processes were completed and handed over to the United ...
America Magazine11h
Congolese bishop condemns ‘dire humanitarian situation’ after deadly attack in Goma
Approximately six million people have died in the conflict in the eastern D.R.C. since 1996. For decades, numerous armed ...
AllAfrica.com on MSN13h
Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy
Analysis - As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.
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Regional leaders gather in Tanzania for high-stakes summit on DRC crisis
A joint summit between the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community will take place today and ...
Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
The rebels continued advances in eastern Congo despite their own announcement of a cease-fire. The U.N. secretary-general called for them to lay down their guns and agree to mediation.
News2413h
DR Congo conflict advances as UN warns of regional escalation
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday as the United Nations warned that the risk of violence spreading regionally had ...