African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC
The African Union has held consultations in Kigali as part of efforts to advance the peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting continues despite ongoing diplomacy. The talks took place on 6 October and focused on implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, according to an AU statement. The delegation also discussed security arrangements, refugee protection and regional economic cooperation.The AU said the delegation was made up of former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Zewde serves as deputy chairperson of the AU Panel of Facilitators for the eastern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:41 LONDON
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Kabila launches new coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has announced a new political and military coalition with the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and allied figures in the eastern city of Goma. The group, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was unveiled at a press conference at Kabila's residence in Goma, a city that M23 has controlled since January 2025. The announcement raises the prospect of a sharper confrontation with President Felix Tshisekedi's government.Kabila said he would lead the coalition, with Corneille Nangaa, the former leader of the Congo River Alliance and the political wing of M23,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Ebola spreads to new health zone in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms fatal imported case
Ebola has spread to a new health zone in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of the disease, according to the latest World Health Organization update. The developments point to continuing pressure on public health systems in the region and renewed concern about cross-border transmission. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola virus.The WHO said in an October 8 update that Alimbongo health zone in North Kivu province had reported Ebola cases for the first time. As of October 6, four confirmed cases, including two deaths, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
