Tag: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International
Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.
Regional

AU Committee Reviews DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Progress, Backs Doha...

The statement highlighted that both sides presented updates on steps taken to reduce tensions and advance implementation on the ground. These updates followed earlier consultations held in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026, which also focused on confidence-building measures.
Security

UPDF Loses Two Soldiers as Joint Forces Strike ADF...

Uganda is mourning the loss of two Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers killed in combat in Apakwang, Democratic...
Regional

Angola quits after 4-year commitment to DRC-Rwanda conflict

Angola has announced it will no longer mediate the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
BREAKING NEWS

Family Members of Lord’s Resistance Army Leader Joseph Kony...

Part of the family of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony family returned to Uganda on Wednesday,...
National News

Uganda on High Alert as Mpox Cases Surge in...

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning about the escalating Mpox outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in North Kivu province, which shares a porous border with Uganda.
Health

Uganda’s Health Ministry Calls for Vigilance as Two Monkeypox...

Mpox spreads through close contact with an infected person or animal or by handling materials that have been in contact with someone who has Mpox.

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