Politics & Conflict

FARDC calls for increased international action against armed groups and to prevent their access to modern military equipment
DR Congo

FARDC calls for increased international action against armed groups and to prevent their access to modern military equipment

While the security situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be characterized by ongoing military operations against armed groups, particularly the AFC/M23 rebels, and diplomatic efforts that have yet to yield concrete results on the ground, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to carrying out their mission to protect the country's territorial integrity and civilian population. They have also appealed to the international community regarding the ongoing instability in this part of the country.

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The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the WHO are launching a joint plan to combat the Ebola virus on the African continent

The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint preparedness and response plan for the African continent in response to the ongoing Ebola virus disease (Bunyabugyo strain) outbreak. The plan aims to mobilize $518 million to support African countries and their partners in preparedness, rapid detection, and response to the epidemic.

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The Government of Uganda seeks environmentally sustainable design of Kebbi hydropower plant
Uganda

The Government of Uganda seeks environmentally sustainable design of Kebbi hydropower plant

The Government of Uganda has officially commenced the Accelerated Economic and Technical Assessment and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EESIA) of the proposed 400 megawatt Kibba hydroelectric power plant project. During a meeting at Amber House in Kampala, officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development said the study would assess the project's potential for electricity generation, as well as the geological, transportation and environmental challenges associated with operating in the sensitive ecosystem of Murchison Falls National Park.

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The reaction of the neighbors to the visit of Tanzanian President Sami Sulhu Hassan to Russia in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

The heads of Tanzania's neighbouring states see the visit to Russia for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (PIF) by a representative Tanzanian business delegation, led directly by President Samiya Suluhu Hassan, as an important step against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with the West after the October 2025 elections.

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Perception by neighboring States of the activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country, Mahmoud Tabitha Kombo, on the development of Russian-Tanzanian relations

Tanzania's neighboring countries (primarily Kenya) assess the activities of Foreign Minister Kombo in developing Russian-Tanzanian relations pragmatically through the prism of regional competition. The actions of the neighbors indicate the perception of his work as successful, causing them to strive not to give up leadership in East Africa in building relations with Russia.

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DR Congo

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering a revised budget for 2026

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has adopted a bill for additional funding for the 2026 financial year totaling 50.295 trillion Congolese francs (approximately $21.9 billion). That's 7.4% less than the original budget. The bill was introduced by Deputy Prime Minister and Budget Minister Adolphe Muzito during an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of President Félix Tshisekedi.

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