Tag: Crimes
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South Africa, Rwanda Ease Tensions After DR Congo Spat
South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Friday that he had spoken with his Rwandan counterpart Olivier Nduhungirehe, and both sides agreed to commit to dialogue. South Africa and Rwanda have stepped back from a diplomatic standoff over the DR Congo crisis, days after their leaders publicly traded accusations that…
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Congolese police officers flee to Uganda as fighting intensifies
REUTERS KAMPALA, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Nearly 100 police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in Congo’s east intensified, a Ugandan military spokesperson said on Monday. The officers arrived via the Ishasha border crossing in Kanungu district in southwestern…
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Fighting intensifies in Eastern DR Congo despite ceasefire agreement
Nearly 100 police officers from DR Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in DR Congo’s east intensified, a Ugandan military spokesperson said on Monday, August 5, The EastAfrican reports. This comes after the second ministerial meeting between Rwanda and DR Congo hosted by Angola’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on…
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Ugandan designer ‘depressed’ after dreadlocks cut in jail
Latif Madoi was well known in Uganda even before his affiliation with Bobi Wine. BBC | Latif Madoi, a prominent Ugandan designer, was at his fashion academy on 13 May when police officers marched into the building. To Mr Madoi’s suprise they put him in cuffs, arresting him and four of his students. They also…
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Escalating Violence in Eastern DRC Forces Thousands to Flee as Fighters Close In on Strategic Town”
Amid escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, thousands of civilians are fleeing their homes as clashes intensify between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group. Reports from the region indicate that fighters have encircled the strategic town of Sake on Wednesday, marking a significant advancement towards Goma, the capital of…
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Renown Ugandan City Pastor Aloysius Bugingo escapes Gun attack, Driver Dies.
National: Uganda’s renown Prominent Pastor and businessman, Aloysius Bugingo has been attacked by unknown Gunmen on he’s way home on. Tuesday evening in Namungoona, city suburbs of Kampala. Details remain scanty.However, police officials said Bugingo was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital on Tuesday night.“He is being treated at Mulago,” said a source, adding, “We…
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UPDF kills ADF rebels’ leader Musa Kamusi behind Kamwenge attacks
01 of ADF identified as second in command of Njovu & the most wanted Musa Kamusi who attacked Kamwenge has been put out of action in Kibale national park today morning at 9:00am. Recovered on him is 1PK gun, 02 IEDs and Amoos. PHOTO/COURTESY in a significant blow to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Commander…