Somalia summit vows ‘final push’ against al-Shabaab
Mogadishu – The leaders of Somalia and neighbouring countries vowed at a summit on Wednesday to “make the final... Read more
2 Feb, 2023
Pope Francis denounces ‘economic colonialism’ on DRC visit
Kinshasa – Pope Francis arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, denouncing “economic colonialism” that he... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
Evangelical churches thrive in traditionally Catholic DRC
Kinshasa – In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) boisterous capital Kinshasa, a road close to the city centre... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
DRC rebels take eastern town, army claims tactical retreat
Goma – Rebels from the M23 group in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seized a town from the army... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
DRC Catholics hope Pope will urge fair elections during visit
Kinshasa – Catholics in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Church has long played a dominant role, are... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
UNICEF urges release of 13 kidnapped children in east DRC
Kinshasa – The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF on Friday urged the release of 13 children who were abducted... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
Fresh clashes as M23 rebels make gains in east DRC
Goma – M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) clashed with soldiers and rival militias on Thursday,... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
Five things to know about DRC
Kinshasa – Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s largest predominantly Catholic country,... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
Conflict-torn DRC gears up for papal visit
Kinshasa – In Democratic Republc of Congo’s (DRC) bustling capital Kinshasa, the faithful are flocking to impromptu market stalls... Read more
26 Jan, 2023
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta appeals for end to escalating DRC violence
Nairobi – Kenya’s former leader Uhuru Kenyatta appealed Wednesday for an end to violence in eastern Democratic Republic of... Read more
26 Jan, 2023
