Tag: DRC
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Anicet Kimonyo: A Journalist Searching for Peace in the Darkest of Times in DRC
In the Heart of Goma: A Journalist’s Mission In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Goma sits at a crossroads of risk, resilience, and reporting. Anicet Kimonyo is a journalist who has chosen this frontier as his beat, focusing on how war reshapes the daily lives of civilians. His work blends…
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Anicet Kimonyo: A Journalist Searching for Peace in the Darkest Times in DRC
In the Heart of Goma: A Reporter Among the Rubble In Goma, a city long shaped by cycles of conflict and fragile ceasefires, Anicet Kimonyo moves through busy markets and quiet neighborhoods with a notebook in hand and a relentless resolve to tell the truth. Based in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
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This Week in Peace #112: AU Calls for United African Solution to DRC Crisis
Overview: A Push for African Unity in the DRC Crisis This Week in Peace #112 dissects a pivotal moment in Africa’s effort to resolve the DRC crisis. At the heart of the week’s developments is a clear call from the African Union for a united, African-led solution to the conflict that has displaced millions and…
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This Week in Peace #112: Africa presses for a united solution to the DRC crisis
AU calls for a united African solution to the DRC crisis The African Union is elevating its leverage in the ongoing turmoil around the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging member states to coordinate a unified regional strategy. At a pivotal gathering, AU leaders underscored the need for a continental, rather than a fragmented, response to…
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This Week in Peace #112: January 23
AU Calls for United African Solution to DRC Crisis Leaders and diplomats across Africa are rallying behind a cohesive, continent-wide strategy to address the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At a high-level meeting this week, the African Union urged member states to pool resources and political backing to push for a lasting…
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Rare Twin Mountain Gorillas Born in DRC Offer Hope for Endangered Species
Rare birth in Virunga: a glimmer of hope for mountain gorillas In the dense forests of Virunga National Park, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rare event unfolded when a female mountain gorilla named Mafuko gave birth to twins. Park authorities and conservationists watched closely as the newborns clung to Mafuko’s chest, their tiny bodies…
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Rare Twins in DRC: Mountain Gorillas Spark Hope
Rare Twins in the DRC: A Sign of Hope for Mountain Gorillas In a quiet forest clearing of Virunga National Park, scientists watched with careful optimism as Mafuko, the silverback’s mate, cradled two tiny lives against her chest. The newborn twins, a remarkable birth for one of the world’s most endangered primates, arrived in the…
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Rare twins born in DRC raise cautious hope for endangered mountain gorillas
Rare twins spark cautious optimism for mountain gorilla conservation In a moment that conservationists are calling significant, a pair of newborn mountain gorillas were recently born in Virunga National Park, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The twins, cradled by their mother Mafuko, emerged in a forest clearing that has long been a focal point…
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Ruto Announces SGR Extension: Naivasha to Kampala Next Year
Ruto Announces Start of Naivasha–Kampala SGR Extension President William Ruto has confirmed that construction on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, will commence in early 2026. The project marks a significant milestone in East Africa’s push to boost regional trade, enhance cross-border transport links, and spur economic growth across…
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Prevention as the First Line of Defence Against Ebola: Lessons from Bulape, DRC
Introduction: Prevention as the Frontline in Ebola Control When an Ebola outbreak looms, prevention is the most effective defense. In Bulape, a locality in the Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, early signs in a maternity ward underscored the crucial role of prevention measures. The path from suspicion to containment often hinges…