International Humanitarian day celebration in North kivu

Goma

Beni

 

Damaged Liakobo bridge interrupts transportation between Beni and Butembo

 Road traffic has been interrupted for two days between Beni and Butembo. Around a hundred vehicles are stuck on either side of a small damaged bridge near Liakobo, 8 kilometers from the southern  exit of Beni.

South Sudan soldiers made another incursion on Congolese territory

 

A new incursion by South Sudanese soldiers has been reported on Congolese soil, precisely in the territory of Aru in Ituri. 

According to various media outlets in Ituri, between August 5 and 7, 2024, around 150 South Sudanese soldiers entered the Kameru 2 shopping center located in the Kaliko Omi chiefdom.

These soldiers caused panic for 3 days, shooting in the air and arresting at least 11 people, including Congolese and South Sudanese refugees. They also committed acts of looting and raped a young refugee girl from South Sudan. 

Uganda recently repatriated 97 Congolese Police officers who had fled the fighting

 Uganda recently repatriated 97 Congolese police officers who had fled M23 fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These security forces, prey to the advance of the M23 rebel group, had found refuge in Uganda. The Ugandan army affirmed that this gesture was part of a humanitarian framework while respecting international law.

These police officers were returned to the DRC with their weapons, ammunition and other military equipment. Uganda, through its army, was keen to emphasize that this return took place in complete transparency and in compliance with bilateral agreements. The situation at the border nevertheless remains worrying, with a continuous flow of refugees seeking to escape the intense fighting in the North Kivu region.

For several weeks, the region has been plagued by an increase in violence, exacerbated by the offensives of the M23 rebel group. The latter recently took control of the strategic town of Kanyabayonga, a high position that could allow them to expand their influence in other areas of North Kivu. This advance forced many civilians, but also security forces, to flee to neighboring countries.

Faced with this crisis, the Congolese army is redoubling its efforts to repel the rebels. Military operations are underway, including the use of drones and aircraft to try to retake lost areas. However, the situation remains tense and the outcome of the fighting remains uncertain.

The outlook for the North Kivu region remains worrying. The advance of the M23, combined with the flight of Congolese security forces, could further destabilize the region. International efforts, including diplomatic negotiations, will be essential to avoid an escalation of conflict and a complete collapse of security in eastern DRC.

Alshabaab militants have been executed in Galakayo

 Ten al-Shabaab militants have been executed in the central town of Galkayo on Saturday after being convicted previously for carrying out assassinations and attacks. 

Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland region said they are hunting 3 other militants who were sentenced to death in absentia, ordering the security forces to shoot them at sight.

President Kagame makes more changes

Tshisekedi lands in Harare for the 44th SADC ordinary summit of Heads of State.

•  President Tshisekedi arrived this Friday at Harare , in Zimbabwe , to take part in the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community, which opens on Saturday, August 17.