The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds itself at the center of a gripping legal and political drama as former President Joseph Kabila faces trial in absentia on charges of treason, war crimes, and orchestrating an insurrection. The trial, which began in July, has brought the spotlight back onto Kabila, who has remained outside the […]
Uganda denies reports of U.S. deal to host migrants
Uganda has firmly dismissed reports that it had reached an agreement with the United States to host migrants deported from American soil, clarifying that earlier media claims were inaccurate. Initial stories published by international outlets suggested that Washington had struck deals with Uganda and Honduras to receive people who had entered the U.S. illegally. According […]
DRC launches sweeping probe into military defeats against M23 rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened a far-reaching investigation into the collapse of its army in the east, where the M23 rebel movement and its allies continue to expand their control. Dozens of top generals and senior officers have been summoned to answer questions over what officials describe as a series of humiliating defeats […]
EAC, SADC leaders advance joint peace plan for eastern DRC
President Paul Kagame, alongside fellow leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participated virtually in a high-level summit on August 13, 2025, aimed at accelerating peace efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting brought together Heads of State and senior officials from both regional […]
US probes death of American in Ugandan Police custody
The death of American citizen Eric Nkusi, a Burundian-born national, in an Entebbe police cell has sparked questions over the handling of his detention and medical condition. Nkusi was arrested on the night of August 1, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa after spending several weeks in Uganda without valid immigration documents. While in custody […]
Hope and hardship as Congolese refugees begin returning to eastern DRC
After decades of conflict that forced thousands to seek refuge in neighbouring Rwanda, some Congolese families are venturing back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), testing whether peace can take hold amid lingering instability. The movement is unfolding against a backdrop of shifting political and security realities, particularly since the M23 rebel group […]
DRC tries Ex-President Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason
Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday July 25, 2025, on charges including treason over his alleged support for anti-government militants. The trial of Kabila, who returned to live in Goma in May this year, was at a military court in the Gombe district of the capital Kinshasa. […]
APO Group Wins Gold at SABRE Awards for Inclusive Campaign with Canon
APO Group, a leading pan-African communications consultancy, has once again earned recognition on the continental stage, winning gold at the 2025 SABRE Awards Africa. The award was given for its groundbreaking “World Unseen” campaign developed in partnership with Canon Central and North Africa. The campaign, showcased at GITEX Africa, stood out for its commitment to […]
DRC’s battles Health Crisis as Cholera Outbreak escalates
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a fast-escalating health emergency, as cholera infections surge across the country, now compounded by a nationwide health workers’ strike, a resurgence of mpox, and deteriorating humanitarian access due to ongoing armed conflict. Health Minister Roger Kamba recently announced at a press briefing in Kinshasa that […]
How Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy deepens Africa’s Push for Continental Unity
Kenya has officially opened its borders to almost all African nations by removing visa requirements for their citizens. This positions Kenya as one of the continent’s most open and accessible countries, reinforcing its commitment to fostering closer ties across Africa. Under the new policy, nearly all African nationals can now enter Kenya without prior visa […]