Former President Joseph Kabila joins new rebel coalition in eastern DR Congo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, marking a significant escalation in the country's long-running conflict. The coalition, announced on Monday evening, is called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. It replaces the existing alliance between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, both of which have been central to the fighting in eastern Congo.The announcement was made in Goma, the main city in North Kivu province, which has been under M23-AFC control since January last year. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Lebanon says security forces confiscating illicit arms after 780kg explosives truck intercepted
Lebanon's president has said security forces are confiscating illicit arms after a truck carrying 780kg of explosives was intercepted on a highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The development comes amid renewed pressure on Beirut to bring all weapons under state control and to curb cross-border tensions with Israel. The case has also drawn direct attention from Washington after a call between President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.According to the Lebanese Presidential Palace, Aoun told Rubio that security forces are fully carrying out their duties in confiscating illicit arms across the country. The palace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Families of Trinidadian men seek accountability over US boat strike deaths
Families of two Trinidadian men have marked the first anniversary of their disappearance by renewing calls for accountability over a US boat strike they say killed them. Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo were among the people on a vessel struck on 14 October 2025, according to their relatives. The families say the men were fishermen and farm workers, not drug traffickers, and are now pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the families said the past year had been devastating and that they were still seeking justice. Joseph's mother, Lenore Burnley, said her son was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Kabila launches new rebel-linked coalition in eastern DR Congo amid conflict fears
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has formally launched a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, deepening concerns that the long-running conflict in the region could intensify. The movement, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was presented from Kabila's residence and is described as replacing the M23-AFC alliance. The announcement ties a former head of state more directly to armed actors already fighting government forces in the east.According to the supporting report, Kabila said he will lead the coalition, while Corneille Nangaa will serve as deputy alongside Bertrand Bisimwa. Freddy Kaniki... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
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GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
