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Actors raise concerns over Mashariki Awards’ People’s Choice category, alleging money outweighed genuine RWANDAN ENTERTAINMENT Controversy Erupts Over Money Influence in People’s Choice Awards Actors raise concerns over Mashariki Awards’ People’s Choice category, alleging money outweighed genuine fan votes Actor Clapton Kibonke criticized the structure of the category, saying it should not be labeled “People Burikantu, who competed in the People’s Choice category, said the final minutes of voting showed drastic

and the Path to Peace Over 30 years into a war that has reshaped families, displaced over 7 million people , and drained eastern Congo of its peace, the Democratic Republic of Congo says it is still committed Jazeera , DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner delivered a clear and unwavering message: the Democratic , eastern Congo has suffered under shifting banners of rebellion, AFDL, RCD, CNDP, M23, all of them part

Department of State announced on July 17, 2024, the extension of the humanitarian truce in eastern Democratic The truce, initially declared on July 5, has seen partial compliance. Washington has emphasized the need for all parties to adhere to the truce to facilitate the return of displaced people and the resumption of humanitarian aid. Ground Realities and Partial Compliance While some areas have seen a halt in fighting, other regions

Rwanda’s continuous involvement in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not just about solidarity—it on this dangerous path or reconsider its approach to secure a stable and prosperous future for its people in Kinshasa DR.Congo Joseph Kabila Accused of High Treason as Congo Seizes Assets and Shuts Down His Party

South Africa will extend its military presence in the conflict-affected regions of Mozambique and the Democratic These troops are an integral part of the United Nations peacekeeping force, which plays a crucial role The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has openly criticized President Ramaphosa’s strategy

Reuters Presidential candidate Moise Katumbi has assured the residents of the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Speaking at a rally as part of his campaign to unseat President Felix Tshisekedi in the December 20 election , Katumbi addressed key security concerns, particularly in the mineral-rich eastern provinces of North The Democratic Republic of Congo, a major global producer of cobalt and copper, has been grappling with some candidates withdrawing from the race to support Katumbi, following discussions among opposition parties

Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed that its people and its sovereignty remain the top priority in We made sure the situation of our people in the occupied territories was treated as a key issue," said But before that, both parties have agreed to a 10-day pause, after which talks will resume in Doha to Minister Shabani used his Radio Okapi interview to send a message of hope and resilience to people living

Commissioner The European Union says it is mobilising €81.2 million in emergency humanitarian funding for people affected by the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) , alongside a regional by Radio Okapi , the package is aimed at vulnerable populations in the Great Lakes region, including people inside DRC, Congolese refugees in neighbouring countries, and fragile host communities particularly Commissioner Hadja Lahbib is travelling in DRC, Burundi and Rwanda , with the stated goal of engaging “all parties

African National Congress (ANC) announced that South Africa's new unity government now includes five parties Re-elected: ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as President by parliament, with the support of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and the Patriotic Alliance (PA). New Addition: GOOD party has joined the unity government, bringing the total representation to 273 seats

ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE INCLUSIVE NATIONAL DIALOGUE IN DRC As the inclusive national dialogue in the Democratic These initiatives include, in particular: Granting a general amnesty to all political prisoners and those of all parties concerned in Kinshasa. reaffirms her commitment to peace and justice in the DRC, which guarantees the dignity of the Congolese people She calls on all parties to fully engage, convinced that this dialogue will make it possible to overcome

Opposition figures warned that these reforms “centralised power” and weakened democratic institutions command, signalling that the route to power lies through family allegiance rather than competence or democratic thousands , and a jihadist insurgency in the Far North has killed over 3 000 and displaced 250 000 people The International Crisis Group reports that four million people in the Anglophone regions need humanitarian the DRC’s Congo Rainforest a rare orange-lipped monkey species found in Lomami National Park in the Democratic

Organization (WHO) has warned that more than one million children are at risk of acute malnutrition in the Democratic Rwanda-backed M23 militia, has led to a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC, with 2.7 million people landslides, and long-standing regional tensions have exacerbated the situation, leaving around 25 million people