Uganda

Probe for UN concludes Rwanda, M23 rebels 'jointly attacked' DRC

Rwanda carried out operations inside Democratic Republic of Congo and "provided troop reinforcements" to notorious rebel group, which Kinshasa always accuses Kigali of backing, says a report prepared by independent experts for UNSC.

What did Ugandan leader tell Lavrov about Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Many African countries, which import Russian grain and energy while also buying Ukrainian grain and benefitting from Western aid flows and trade ties, have avoided taking sides over the conflict in Ukraine.

More than 50 million face acute food insecurity across east Africa

East Africa bloc has announced nearly 50 million people across the region are expected to face acute food insecurity this year.

Uganda's Cheptegei retains world 10,000 title in US race

Joshua Cheptegei, also the world record holder, leads for large periods of the race and holds off all challengers on the final lap at Eugene's Hawyard Field to clock a winning time of 27 min 27.43 sec.

Assailants kill at least a dozen patients in eastern DRC clinic

Witnesses believe the attack was conducted by fighters associated with Daesh.

'A big problem': Uganda sees spike in human sacrifice incidents

Authorities say human sacrifices take place at advice of 'witch doctors' in superstition-hit rural areas to bring good luck.

Twin attacks in eastern DRC claim civilian lives

Local officials blame ADF militia for killing at least 14 civilians in troubled east of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Over 800 children separated from families in eastern DRC clashes

The children lost contact following fierce fighting in Rutshuru territory between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and M23 rebels.

East Africa leaders agree on regional troop deployment for DRC

Seven-member East African bloc holds talks in Nairobi on an upsurge of violence in the volatile eastern region of Democratic Republic of Congo that has ensnared neighbouring countries.

DRC rebels capture trading hub on Ugandan border

Congolese M23 rebels have seized the town of Bunagana in North Kivu province as heavy clashes continue to drive hundreds of people across the border into Uganda.

DRC accuses Rwanda of backing fresh M23 rebel attacks

Democratic Republic of Congo says M23 rebels attacked positions near Bunagana town and several other areas of North Kivu province, "supported by soldiers and artillery from the Rwandan army."

Over a dozen villagers killed in rebel raid in DR Congo

Militants believed to be from the Allied Democratic Forces killed at least 20 residents and burned down houses in the village of Otomabere, in Irumu territory, Ituri province.