Clovis Munihire joins M23!

 

Clovis Munihire Maheshe, former provincial coordinator of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery, and Stabilization Program (P-DDRCS) in North Kivu, recently turned his back on the Kinshasa regime to join the Congo River Alliance (AFC-M23).

After completing his ideological training in Rumangabo, he is now a close collaborator of Corneille Nanga, coordinator of the AFC-M23.

He was arrested at the Grande Barrière in Goma while attempting to transport his assistant, Thomas d'Acquin Muiti Luanda, into enemy territory to impose the M23 ideology on him. Thomas, a former president of North Kivu's civil society, is known for his anti-Rwandan stance.

FEC BENI calls on its members to suspend all activities in customs offices.

 

The FEC BENI calls on all economic operators in Beni city and territory to observe a cessation of activities in the customs offices of Nobili, Kasindi, and Beni as of Wednesday, March 26th.

This measure follows the failure by the DGDA North Kivu to implement the decrees suspending VAT on basic necessities and reducing the foner from $100 to $50 per cubic meter for petroleum products in provinces under a state of siege. (Press release).

The ACAD BENI calls on all customs declarants to strictly comply with this measure, which aims to improve the living conditions of the population under a state of siege.

The. republic of Katanga

 

APPOINTMENT OF FIVE FORMER HEADS OF STATE AS FACILITATORS FOR THE CRISIS IN EASTERN DRC

President Félix Tshisekedi took part in the 2nd Joint EAC (jumuiya) and SADC Summit (SADC News) on Monday evening, held via videoconference. During this summit, five former heads of state were appointed as facilitators for the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

They are Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe (South Africa), Ms. Catherine Samba Panza (Central African Republic), and Mr. Sahle Zewde (Ethiopia).

This group will, in turn, appoint a mediator to replace Angolan President João Lourenço, whom the Congolese Head of State paid tribute to for having courageously and consistently led a delicate process, opening spaces for dialogue at times when hope seemed to be faltering.

The Wazalendo launch an offensive to liberate the city of Bukavu and its surrounding areas.

 

Since this morning, the Wazalendo have liberated the town of Katana after fierce fighting against Rwandan army terrorists.

Extracts from frontline

Since 6:00 a.m., the Wazalendo from Kahuzi-Biega National Park have been descending on the towns of Katana and Kabamba.

These Wazalendo, in large numbers, heavily armed and very well equipped, began firing in several directions.

Around 8:00 a.m., there was a precarious calm. Until then, the M23 had not yet reacted.

Around 9:00 a.m., the Wazalendo resumed heavy firing and headed towards Kavumu.

Arriving in Kayandja, some 5 km from the town of Kavumu, they clashed with the M23 soldiers, and a fierce battle ensued.

Since 12:00 p.m., heavy and light weapons fire had been heard in the center.

Bombs were dropped en masse until 1:00 p.m., when a precarious calm has once again returned. By this time non knew who controled Katana City. 

A young Katana boy named Mark was already killed around 7 a.m. His neighbors say he was trying to film the Wazalendo; we don't know if that's true.

Fighting was also reported in the town of Kavumu, near the airport.

Another group of Wazalendo is advancing towards the town of Luhihi to surround the city of Bukavu.

The Wazalendo are reportedly coming with determination to liberate the city of Bukavu and its surrounding areas.

According to information from the Frontline,Wazalendo claim Control Irambi Katana, Lwiro, and Tchivanga

Bukavu Youth have Given RDF-M23 Terrorists 72 Hours to Leave Bukavu Before Wazalendo's Final Assault.

You can watch the video 👇 

Tomas Lubanga officially starts a new rebel group

 

Collections!!!CONGOLESE MEDIA ALLEGE Joseph Kabila and Corneille Nañgaa's expected in Kampala to plan the assault on Ituri

 Despite Ugandan bold stand and utterances of no aim and plan to support any sabotage to the Kinshasha regime.Numerous sources and critics allege that Nañgaa and Kabila may be in Kampala this Friday to plan how they can extend war to Ituri and greater Orientale.Rumours are circulating that the visit to Kampala is aimed at planning to take over ituri and the greater Orientale 

These two gorvenments must be careful of such allegations ,which may be with an aim of spoiling the bilateral cooperation between the two states.

Heineken closes its activities in

 Heineken suspends his activities in eastern DRC, a symbol of the galloping security crisis and a decision that illustrates the direct impact of insecurity on businesses and regional stability.

Heineken's decision to suspend his activities is a reflection of the challenges facing companies in this region. In addition to insecurity, companies must navigate an unstable economic environment, where the risk of attacks, looting or logistical disturbances is omnipresent.

The suspension of Heineken's operations could have significant repercussions on the local economy, especially in terms of jobs and income for communities without forgetting the lack of brewing products from this company.

Allegations from Kinshasha: The Foreign Billionaire Fueling Congo’s Chaos

 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been a hotspot for corruption and conflict, but recent revelations have exposed a foreign businessman who allegedly turned exploitation into a billion-dollar empire. This individual, who arrived in Kinshasa as a low-ranking employee, is accused of leveraging corruption to amass immense wealth. His rise raises serious questions about systemic issues in the DRC, including weak governance and a lack of accountability.

This businessman, reportedly of Indian origin, is now under fire for allegedly funding the M23 rebel group, which has wreaked havoc in eastern DRC. He is said to have close ties to both Rwanda’s Paul Kagame and former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, implicating him in the region’s complex political and military dynamics. His companies—HJ Hospital, Congo Trade Center, and the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa—are suspected of funneling resources like food, pharmaceuticals, and funds to rebel groups. These allegations, highlighted by sources like some Congolese media sources suggest a deep involvement in destabilizing the region.

The situation underscores a troubling contrast between the DRC and its neighbors. While countries like Rwanda and Burundi have demonstrated resilience and patriotism, the DRC struggles with a lack of national unity. Congolese soldiers, for instance, are often criticized for retreating without resistance, unlike the disciplined EX-FAR forces of Rwanda, who managed to evacuate millions during the 1994 genocide. Decades later, their descendants remain organized under movements like the FDLR, while the DRC’s leadership and citizens are often accused of prioritizing leisure—dancing to Ndombolo, chasing flashy lifestyles, and indulging in superficial pleasures—over defending their nation.

Harish Jagtani, owner of HJ Hospital, was arrested for, among other things, financing the AFC-M23 rebels and supplying them with food and medicine. He is also accused of being in league with Joseph Kabila, whom the Congolese government accuses of being the true sponsor of the M23-AFC coalition.

This Indian is the owner of several companies, including Suprême Automobile (Mercedes); Hilton Hotel Kinshasa; HJ Hospital; Modern Construction; Sev Air (SA); Congo Trade Center (CTC); HJ Foundation; HJ Pharma (pharmaceutical warehouse); and Kinshasa Cité Jardin.

Harish Jagtani, the businessman at the center of these allegations, is now facing intense scrutiny. Summoned by the DRC’s National Security Council (CNS), he is under investigation for allegedly supporting rebel groups through his companies. His case highlights how corruption and weak governance have left the DRC vulnerable to exploitation by both internal and external actors.

The DRC’s plight serves as a stark reminder of the need for systemic change. Without addressing corruption, fostering patriotism, and strengthening governance, the country will remain trapped in a cycle of exploitation and conflict. The Congolese people deserve leaders and institutions that prioritize their well-being and sovereignty over personal gain and foreign interests. Only then can the DRC hope to break free from its current turmoil.

Open Source Intelligence: why do Congolese elites and media in belief that Thomas Lubanga is building a rebel group and directing its roots to Uganda??Is Uganda aware of this circulating information??

After Naanga in Kenya, Thomas Lubanga, former militia leader and former prisoner of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced the creation of a new political-military movement called the Convention for the Popular Liberation (CRP) from Uganda.

According to its spokesperson, this armed movement, composed of well-known figures in Bunia and based in Uganda, is in collusion with the M23 rebels to destabilize Ituri province.

In its statement last week, the army indicated that Thomas Lubanga Dylo has established a team, composed mainly of the sons and daughters of Ituri, against the ruling power in the DRC.

Lieutenant Jules Ngongo, army spokesperson in Ituri, stated that he is assisted by two deputies: Charles Kakani and Ibrahim Tabani.

Jokaba Lambi, a provincial deputy for the UPC, Thomas Lubanga's political party, is said to be the executive secretary of this armed movement, whose finance officer is Wedhunga Nyara. Foreign relations and diplomacy are the responsibility of Erick Kahigwa.

ADF attack on Ngohi leaves 13 civilians dead

 The death toll from the ADF rebel attack in Ngohi, in the Lubero territory of North Kivu, has risen from 11 to 13 civilians, including four women. These people were killed on the night of Sunday to Monday, March 10, during a new attack attributed to the ADF rebels in Ngohi, a village located about 40 kilometers from the city of Butembo.

According to local civil society, all the victims were killed with knives. These 13 civilians, according to witnesses, were all farmers. Vuhinga civil society reports that the victims, surprised in their fields by the attackers, were brutally killed.

The death toll remains provisional, as the fate of other missing persons remains unknown, indicates the same source. This attack, which targeted farmers, also caused the displacement of many civilians to areas considered more secure.

Local sources report that the worst was avoided thanks to the intervention of FARDC soldiers, positioned in the villages of Muhangi and Makoko, not far from the scene of the tragedy. Civil society actors in Vuhinga recommend that the military authorities organize joint FARDC-UPDF operations to track down these rebels who continue to sow terror in the region.

The army is currently pursuing the attackers, who have headed towards the southern part of the village of Ngohi.

FARDC claims capturing another Rwandan soldier in Bikenge!

Will Rwanda deny again?

Rwanda   will once again deny its armed element as usual. According to the press of the operational sector SOKOLA I, this Rwandan soldier (RDF) captured by the FARDC.

This death merchant, called Dieu-Donné, is a 25-year-old Rwandan soldier (RDF). He fell into the net of the FARDC in Bikenge, in the territory of Walikale.

According to the same source, he began his training in 2014, he crossed into Goma on February 22 by the small barrier, accompanied by 30 other RDF soldiers. He is the only survivor of his group after violent fighting.

Report on the clashes on the front lines this Monday 10/March/2025

 

Provisional report!

1) In Minembwe in the strikes of SOKHOI25 and the CH-4 drone:

-More than 30 elements of the TWIRWANEHO-RED TABARA-M23 coalition were neutralized.

-More than 50 elements were injured.

-The armament (weapons and ammunition) that were unloaded at the airfield were destroyed.

2)KAZIBA:

The procession of the M23 army heading towards Kaziba to bypass the Mitumba ranges, fell into an ambush.

Really there was a great loss on the enemy lines.

U.S. Military Engagement with DRC: A Shift in Regional Power which Congolese believe That it Gives Kagame Sleepless Nights

 

In a major geopolitical shift, a high-level U.S. military delegation recently met with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, reinforcing military and economic ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development has reportedly left Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his long-time allies deeply unsettled, as it threatens the illicit networks they have used to plunder Congo’s minerals for decades.

Strengthening U.S.-DRC Military Ties

The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) delegation, led by Ambassador Andrew Young and Rear Admiral Heidi Berg, met with top Congolese officials to discuss regional security and military cooperation. This visit is a significant step forward in strengthening the Congolese military and addressing security concerns, particularly in Eastern Congo, where Kagame's regime has been linked to armed rebel groups that destabilize the region.

The military cooperation focuses on:

✔ Strengthening the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) to counter rebel movements.

✔ Enhancing security and intelligence sharing between the U.S. and DRC.

✔ Promoting human rights and reducing foreign exploitation of DRC’s resources.

This has rattled Kigali, as Kagame’s survival has long depended on the chaos in Eastern Congo, which allows his network of elites and Western allies to exploit DRC’s vast mineral wealth unchecked.

The Fight for Congo’s Mineral Wealth

Beyond military cooperation, the U.S. has expressed interest in securing critical mineral partnerships with the DRC. The Congo is home to massive reserves  cobalt, lithium, and other strategic minerals, which are vital for modern technology, electric vehicles, and defense industries.

✔ The U.S. is actively looking to reduce reliance on China and secure direct partnerships with the DRC.

✔ This threatens the long-standing mineral theft networks led by Kagame’s regime, which has illegally benefited from smuggled Congolese resources for years.

✔ With a potential new U.S.-DRC partnership, Kagame and his allies fear losing access to the billions they’ve made off Congo’s suffering.

A State Department spokesperson recently confirmed that the U.S. is open to fair and transparent mineral deals with the DRC, signaling a new era of economic diplomacy that excludes those who have profited from conflict-driven smuggling networks.

Why do Congolese think that This Gives Kagame Sleepless Nights

According to studies from Congolese political arenas give the following reasons for this belief:

Kagame’s entire regional influence has been built on:

Backing rebel groups like M23 to maintain instability in Eastern Congo.

Exploiting stolen Congolese minerals by funneling them through Rwanda as "legitimate exports."

Relying on Western support (particularly from past Democratic administrations) to shield him from accountability.

This new U.S.-DRC relationship under Tshisekedi’s leadership could break Kagame’s grip on Congo’s resources and expose his long-standing exploitation network. With Trump’s influence behind these negotiations, there is a real possibility that U.S. policy in the region could shift away from Kagame’s regime, disrupting his financial and military backing.

The Road to True Peace

While these developments are promising, true peace in the Great Lakes region remains impossible as long as:

Paul Kagame remains in power in Rwanda, continuing his destabilizing tactics.

The Hutu majority in Rwanda is sidelined, preventing true reconciliation and stability.

For Tshisekedi to secure lasting peace in Congo, he must push for regime change in Rwanda, ensuring a government that represents the majority Hutu population, which has historically maintained peaceful relations with its neighbors. Without a change in power in Kigali, Rwanda will continue to be the epicenter of regional instability.

A Defining Moment for the Region

With the U.S. military and economic interests shifting toward the DRC, the balance of power in the region is changing. Kagame and his allies no longer have a blank check to operate freely. If these new partnerships lead to tighter security, economic transparency, and a crackdown on illicit mineral smuggling, it could reshape the future of Central Africa—but only if Tshisekedi seizes this moment to push for real change.

The question remains: Will Tshisekedi take bold steps to secure Congo’s future, or will Kagame’s influence continue to sabotage peace?

The impact of M23 appointed administration in South Kivu

 The AFC/M23 political-military movement Friday, February 28, 2025, Manou Birato governor of South Kivu. An influential businessman and former political executive, he thus becomes a key figure in the administration set up by the rebellion.

A political journey marked by alliances and ruptures

Originally from Birava, Kabare territory, Manou Birato distinguished himself in the Congolese political landscape by evolving within several major formations. Former senior executive of the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), he was a long-time supporter of the regime, hosting the party's major political meetings in his hotel in Bukavu.

When the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) was created, he joined Vital Kamerhe, current president of the National Assembly, before leaving in 2019 to go into exile in Belgium. His return to the country today coincides with his taking office under the authority of the AFC/M23.

An administration under the control of the rebellion

Alongside Manou Birato, a new administrative team is being set up:

Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge (from Bunyakiri, Kalehe territory) holds the position of vice-governor in charge of political and administrative matters.

Gashinge Gashingira Juvénal (from Munyamulenge, Fizi territory) becomes second vice-governor, in charge of economic, financial and development issues.

Meanwhile, the province's legal authorities, fleeing after the rebel advance, continue to administer South Kivu from Uvira.

Goma and Bukavu under tension

The AFC/M23 rebellion continues to establish itself in the east of the country. In Goma, it has already set up a parallel provincial administration, while the military government of the state of siege operates from Beni, following the flight of official authorities.

This appointment of Manou Birato marks a new stage in the rebellion's grip on South Kivu, accentuating security and political tensions in the region.