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DRC, Rwanda, Kenya - 13 apr. 2025 BREAKING NEWS: Joseph Kabila's Return to DRC
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DRC - 25 jan. 2025 M23 has issued a 48-hours warning to DRC military troops
Mozambique - 28 nov. 2024 Political unrest in Moçambique
DRC, Rwanda, Kenya - 13 apr. 2025 BREAKING NEWS: Joseph Kabila's Return to DRC
Mali, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Niger - 9 apr. 2025 Emerging Risk-Escalating tensions between Mali and Algerian border
Somalia - 1 feb. 2025 Urgent Update on Drone Attack Plot in Somalia
DRC - 27 jan. 2025 Planned demonstrations in Kinshasa on Monday 27th January
DRC - 25 jan. 2025 M23 has issued a 48-hours warning to DRC military troops
Mozambique - 28 nov. 2024 Political unrest in Moçambique
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DRC, Rwanda, Uganda 25 apr. 2025 07:55

A Fragile Ceasefire in Eastern DRC

Amid ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), two nearly identical statements released on April 23, 2025, announced an immediate ceasefire. One was signed in Goma by a member of the rebel group AFC/M23—someone not even officially part of the delegation—and the other was issued by the Congolese government in Kinshasa.

DRC, Uganda, Rwanda 23 apr. 2025 11:48

Ituri Under Surveillance

Rising Security Concerns The political fragmentation in eastern DRC continues to threaten the fragile stability of Ituri. The failure of the Doha process and the breakdown of the republican pact could pave the way for a new wave of unrest in the region. On April 22, 2025, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with leaders of the Lendu militia CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of the Congo) in Entebbe. Officially, the meeting was convened to address CODECO’s attack on Ugandan military positions in Ituri, a confrontation that adds to past clashes between the group and the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Key Figures and Discussions The CODECO delegation, led by Dunji Kulukpa Etienne (Vice President of the Lendu community), included political and militant representatives. On the Ugandan side, top-ranking officials participated: • General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, CDF • Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Land Forces Commander • Major General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division • Brigadier General Oscar Munanura, Deputy Assistant Chief of Intelligence and Security Earlier in the week, CODECO leaders had already engaged with Ugandan military commanders. During the Entebbe meeting, Mr. Dunji expressed gratitude for Uganda’s reception and apologized for the Fataki clashes between CODECO and the UPDF. He claimed the militia had been influenced by external forces and emphasized that the Lendu, Balega, and Bahema communities do not view Uganda as an adversary. Dunji also highlighted Ituri’s worsening humanitarian crisis, attributing it to political divisions, while praising Uganda’s contributions in healthcare, refugee assistance, and economic aid. Uganda’s Expanding Influence in Ituri General Kainerugaba reaffirmed Uganda’s historical presence in North Kivu and Ituri, citing counter-insurgency operations dating back to the early 2000s. He urged CODECO leaders to collaborate with the UPDF in pursuit of a lasting peace. As a demonstration of goodwill, Ugandan forces provided free medical care to wounded CODECO fighters. Strategic Implications: A Larger Agenda? While Uganda frames this meeting as a step toward reconciliation, analysts at African Security Analysis suggest a deeper motive. They argue that the gathering was part of a broader effort to integrate CODECO into the militant coalition led by Thomas Lubanga, potentially setting the stage for coordinated offensives in Ituri, particularly targeting Bunia. If confirmed, this would signal a significant shift in the security landscape, with Uganda deepening its influence in Ituri under the guise of conflict resolution. The region remains under scrutiny as stakeholders assess the evolving dynamics.

Guinea 21 apr. 2025 17:40

Strengthening Maritime Security and Navigating Sahelian Integration Challenges

On 23 April, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) will convene its fourth session under the theme “The Imperative of a Combined Maritime Task Force in Addressing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.” Over the last decade, Gulf of Guinea states have deepened regional cooperation and harnessed digital technologies to bolster Maritime Domain Awareness, driving piracy incidents down from 84 in 2020 to just 18 in 2024. Yet much of this capability rests on platforms developed, financed, and controlled by external partners, leaving coastal states exposed to shifting geopolitical winds.

DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania 18 apr. 2025 18:41

Rwanda Assists in Coordinated Withdrawal of SADC Troops from Eastern DR Congo

Rwanda is set to facilitate the withdrawal of SADC/SAMIDRC forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a senior official source. According to information received by Africa Security Analysis, a formal request has been submitted to Kigali to allow the troops exit through Rwanda, with their final staging point set for Chato, Tanzania, ahead of their departure by air.

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