Kakule Simisi Josaphat's first reaction after joining the M23 rebels.

 Before his integration in M23, he was an activist for BUREC and one of the deputies of provincial deputy David Kamuha , today advisor to the military governor of North Kivu. In this video, Kakule Simisi Josaphat says he made his own decision to join the M23 without consulting the hierarchy of his former political party. He also claims to have cut ties with his former party bosses. "I cut all contact with them before joining M23," he says.

(Watch the video below)

European Union suspends review of new 20 million euro military aid to Kigali.

 

According to the African Intelligence story,The Europeans have not reached an agreement concerning the release of new financial aid to the Rwandan army for its intervention in Cabo Delgado. At the same time, Brussels is considering new sanctions against the Kigali regime for its support of the M23 rebellion.

🔥🔥🔥 Several topics concerning Rwanda were on the agenda at the meeting of the Working Group on Africa (COAFR), on July 3, a body of the European Council. Members notably examined Kigali's request for the European Union (UE) to continue financing the Rwandan military effort in the Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.

➡️➡️ This request aimed to release a second tranche of 20 million euros, via the European Peace Facility (FEP) , in favor of the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), deployed since July 2021 to combat the jihadist insurgency in northern Mozambique.

Actively supported by Portugal and France, this new budgetary aid – a first tranche of 20 million euros was released in 2023 – is appreciated differently among the Member States. Some countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden, have expressed strong reluctance to grant this aid without compensation.

🔥🔥🔥 Unanimity required

The diplomats of these countries notably recalled the role of the Rwandan regime of Paul Kagame in the M23 rebellion in the east of the DRC. Kigali's support was highlighted in the latest UN panel of experts report, which documented the massive presence of RDF elements alongside the rebels.

➡️➡️➡️ Usually more conciliatory towards Rwanda, the EU now seems to recognize the impossibility of dissociating the Eastern Congolese issue from that of Cabo Delgado. The COAFR, whose unanimity is required to release the aid of 20 million euros, therefore preferred to postpone its examination indefinitely, which could take place after the summer.

🔥🔥 Members also agreed on the need to expand EU sanctions against Rwandan officials involved in the war started by the M23. So far, only one RDF officer, Captain Jean-Pierre Niragire, known as Gasasira, appears on the list of people targeted by the sanctions – he was included there in July 2023. It remains for the Europeans to define the names likely to be added

Stabilization of the Eastern DRC: A Police Device to Replace MONUSCO of the DRC: A Police Device to Replace MONUSCO Stabilization of Eastern DRC.

 The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Jacquemain Shabani, and the Ambassador of the States -United Nations, Lucy Tamlyn, recently highlighted the importance of implementing a police force to replace the United Nations Mission for the Stabilization of Congo (MONUSCO) in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative aims to strengthen security in areas where insecurity is endemic. During their discussions on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Jacquemain Shabani and Lucy Tamlyn agreed that the establishment of an effective and reliable police force is essential to meet the security needs of local populations following the withdrawal of MONUSCO. The American ambassador clarified that this measure meets the expectations of the Congolese people, who want security above all. “We talked about the importance of having a police force to replace MONUSCO and we both totally agreed that what the population wants is the presence of security,” she said. declared. This withdrawal of MONUSCO, which began with the closure of its office in Bukavu on June 25, marks the end of the first phase of its disengagement from the country. The UN mission closed or transferred several operational bases to the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) in South Kivu, including the sites of Baraka, Bukavu, Bunyakiri, Kamanyola, Kavumu, Rutemba and Sange. Congolese authorities requested the withdrawal, arguing that the presence of peacekeepers has failed to effectively protect civilians against armed groups over the past 25 years. This feeling is shared by the local population, who have expressed their discontent through demonstrations, sometimes violent, demanding the departure of MONUSCO from North Kivu and Ituri. The withdrawal of MONUSCO symbolizes the end of a 25-year UN presence in the DRC, opening a new chapter for the management of the country's internal security. The transition to a national police system aims to offer a more sustainable solution adapted to the specific security challenges of the region. The Congolese government, with the support of the United States, is therefore committed to setting up this police system to ensure long-term security and stability in the east of the DRC, while respecting the expectations of the population. for lasting peace. The establishment of a national police force to replace MONUSCO is a crucial step towards the stabilization of eastern DRC. This change aims to strengthen security and lasting peace in the region, thus meeting the aspirations of the Congolese population.

Clashes have resumed between the rebels M23_RDF and the loyalist forces of the FARDC_wazalendo south of Lubero after a lull observed for several hours.

 

According to sources, the fighting took place near Kaseghe, a locality located 20 km from Kirumba, main commercial center of the Lubero territory. The young Wazalendo patriotic resistance fighters launched the offensive against the progression of the rebels who were progressing not following a shield imposed on them at the height of Alimbongo on the national road as well as the Mbingi axis for the M23 rebels wanted to bypass in order to reach Lubero center via Kaseghe. Kaseghe and Alimbongo were emptied of their populations who feared the hostilities of the war. A notable person from Kirumba reports that the rebels made a strategic withdrawal towards Kirumba following the resistance they encountered, which pushed certain inhabitants of Kirumba and Kayna to take refuge in the bush for fear of possible consequences of the fighting. The Congolese loyalist forces are reorganizing to stop the advance of the M23 rebels supported by the Rwandan army. The M23/RDF tried to advance quickly to break through the defenses in Alimbongo but they fell into an ambush by the FARDC who attacked them. inflicted heavy losses. The rebels who remained had to retreat to the area around Kaseghe according to sources. According to sources in Kirumba, two rebel positions including Kasando were shelled by heavy FARDC weapons. Several dead and injured among the M23 rebels who did not expect such rapid organization by the FARDC.

Mighty UPDF should clear air on this!

 We need the UPDF to clarify on this to avoid confusion.This is very dangerous especially to Ugandans living and working in kenya.This rubbish is  meant to create anger against Ugandans .

For God and My country

The United States is committed to using its diplomatic tools and influence to promote dialogue and enable the Luanda Process to bear fruit.

The permanent mission of DRC to UN has said something on the UN security council renewed sanctions

According to a certain opinion widely relayed on the web, the United Nations Security Council United Nations should not have renewed its sanctions regime against Democratic Republic of Congo on the grounds that the notification obligation which weighed on the DRC had been lifted in 2022.

In this regard, the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United Nations wishes to clarify for the benefit of both national opinion that such an interpretation reflects a confusion which borders on a lack of mastery of the practice of the Security Council in this matter, of the modus operandi of the sanctions regime of the Security Council and the embargo established for this purpose", document.

The financial advisor to the military governor of North Kivu attended and was presented in the meeting M23 held in Kirumba

 As claimed by the vigilant civilians who attended the meeting,Kakule Simisi Josephat, deputy of MP David Kamuha, financial advisor to the military Governor of North Kivu and influential executive of the BUREC Political Party of Minister Julien Paluku  is officially Mayor of KIRUMBA. He was presented during a meeting by the M23.

 Second deputy of provincial deputy David Kamuha and financial advisor to the military Governor of North Kivu, was elected this Wednesday as "representative" of the population to the leaders o M23 . According to Intelligence  sources inside the M23, the latter will play the role of civil society liaison while collaborating perfectly with the M23. This decision was taken during a popular meeting held this Wednesday.

 Even those close to governors and soldiers are  now in the M23. 

When you are captured by Wazalendo!

 

President Museveni meets Ethiopian army Chief of staff

 

Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, met president Museveni at State House Entebbe, along with Her Excellency Etsegenet Bezabih, the Ethiopian Ambassador.President Museveni in his tweet says"I shared with them the historical mistakes made by previous administrations, which were philosophical, ideological, and strategic, and how the NRM has managed to rectify these mistakes. Now, the focus is on wealth creation initiatives at the grassroots level to alleviate poverty among the population"