Belgium said Tuesday that it had summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Rwandan Embassy in Brussels, days after M23 rebels claimed to have captured the city of Goma in the restive eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “Belgium reiterated its firm position, including calling for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and an end to support for the M23,” the Foreign Ministry said on X. In response, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said the chargé d’affaires “reiterated Rwanda’s firm position towards Belgium, namely its own responsibility in this crisis and its bias against our country.” Nduhungirehe said Belgium’s biases against Rwanda are manifested by “its deafening silence and inaction” in the face of the numerous bellicose speeches of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi against Rwanda and the continued collaboration between Congolese forces and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group operating in eastern Congo and sanctioned by the UN. Belgium described the M23’s advance as an “unacceptable violation of the ceasefire” with a disastrous humanitarian impact. Violent demonstrations erupted Tuesday in Congo’s capital Kinshasa in front of several embassies, including that of Belgian, where a gate was set on fire. Congo and others accuse neighboring Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group. Rwanda, however, denies the allegations. The M23 says it is defending the interests of minority Congolese Tutsis, who say they are discriminated against for their ethnic links to Rwanda’s Tutsi community.

A commercial plane in Nigeria with 59 passengers on board from Lagos crash have landed at an airport in the Kano state. The Max Air Boeing 737 flight lost its nose landing gear tire while landing on Tuesday night, according to several passengers. The airplane tire then burst, and the plane skidded to a halt on the runway. Kano Max Air Manager Bello Ramadan confirmed the incident but said there was no casualty.

The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key member of South Africa’s unity government, has warned that its continued participation in the coalition is not guaranteed.

Historians reveal France’s brutal role in Cameroon’s fight for independence, citing forced displacement and violence in a new report released in January 2025.

Demonstrators accuse embassies of being allies of Rwanda whom they blame for supporting M23 rebels that claimed to have taken control of Goma in eastern Congo

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed concerns about the safety of civilians, the risk of further violence, and the potential for a humanitarian crisis.

African leaders have committed to delivering affordable electricity to 300 million people across the continent within five years, as outlined in the Dar es Salaam Declaration.

Situation tense in Goma city which borders Rwanda as Kinshasa government vows to secure eastern city following rebel offensive

Kenya’s president, William Ruto, on Monday described the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo as “very complicated” and said it could only be solved diplomatically. “We do not see, from where I sit, a possibility of a military solution to the challenges that face the eastern DRC,” he told reporters during a briefing. “It was, it is, and am sure it will continue to be the case that engagement, dialogue, consultations is the only viable way out of the situation in DRC.” His comments came as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed to have captured Congo’s largest city, Goma, as fighting escalated despite calls from the UN Security Council for the insurgents to withdraw. Gunshots rang out across Goma overnight before dozens of rebels in military uniform early Monday morning marched into the capital of North Kivu province, which sits on the border with Rwanda. The volatile region is rich in minerals that are critical to much of the world’s technology. Kinshasa said the rebel advance amounted to a “declaration of war”. Amid the escalating conflict, Ruto, who is also chairman of the East African Community, said he has called an emergency meeting for member states on Wednesday. He said Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi were due to attend the meeting. Congo late Saturday broke off relations with Rwanda, which has denied backing the M23 despite evidence collected by UN experts and others. The eastern DRC has been a tinderbox for decades and the United Nations has warned that this latest M23 offensive risks spiralling into a regional war.

M23 rebels fighting Congolese government forces claim taking over Goma city which borders Rwanda

13 peacekeepers, including soldiers from South Africa, Malawi, and Uruguay, have been killed in the clashes.

South Sudan has lifted a night curfew that was imposed earlier this month following violent anti-Sudanese demonstrations in the capital, Juba.

The Red Cross warns of rising attacks on Sudan’s critical infrastructure, including power plants and water stations, disrupting essential services for millions and endangering public health.

Young Africans are increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted artefacts, reflecting growing awareness and changing attitudes, according to the UN.

According to a statement from Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23, the group has seized control of Goma

Interpol and Afripol arrested 37 suspected terrorists, including members of ISIS and al-Shabaab, during a counter-terrorism operation in eight East African countries.

France has condemned Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and expressed solidarity with the Congolese government, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced on Monday. “France strongly condemns the offensive led by the M23, backed by the Rwandan armed forces, which has led to the death of six peacekeepers and the displacement of several thousand people. Fighting must stop, and dialogue must resume,” Barrot stated as he arrived at the Council of European Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels. The situation in the DRC escalated on Sunday when Congolese rebels claimed they had captured Goma, the largest city in the country’s mineral-rich east. The rapid advance has displaced thousands and raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

The once-bustling city of over a million is now eerily quiet following hours of gunfire and explosions, local media reported

A recent ISWAP attack resulted in the deaths of 20 soldiers, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the Nigerian military.

Sierra Leone is investigating reports that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, wanted by Europol, is residing in the country under high-level protection.

M23 rebels have entered the outskirts of Goma, prompting Congo to declare war on Rwanda and leading to the deaths of 13 peacekeepers.

Witnesses tells media no fewer than 15 people, including 3 children, confirmed dead

The RSF denied claims by the SAF that it had broken the siege, dismissing them as “propaganda” aimed at boosting morale

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of assassinating the governor of North Kivu province and has recalled its diplomats from Kigali.