Month: July 2026

DRC military tightens smartphone ban for frontline troops amid security concerns Illustration photo Security Friday, July 10, 2026 - 09:26 The Democratic Republic of Congo's Armed Forces (FARDC) have issued a renewed warning against unauthorized smartphone use by troops deployed in combat zones. The military leadership emphasizes that such practices pose serious security risks to both pers...

Leaders of the C64 coalition clarify their stance after Bujumbura visit Following a high-level engagement with Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the Coalition Article 64 (C64) for the defense of constitutional order in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially addressed concerns about their recent visit to Bujumbura. On July 9, 2026, the coalition’s leadership, including prominent figures like Martin Fayulu, took the floor to reject allegations of compromising their principles in favor of aligning with President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration. They clarified that their meeting with President Ndayishimiye was not their initiative but rather a diplomatic gesture from the Burundian head of state, who currently holds the rotating presidency of the African Union. Dialogue ...

A day after meeting with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the Article 64 Coalition for the Defense of Constitutional Order (C64) concluded its visit to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026. The coalition's senior figures, including Martin Fayulu, moved swiftly to deny accusations of compromising their principles by engaging with the Tshisekedi administration. They clarified that their trip was not self-initiated but rather a response to an invitation extended by President Ndayishimiye, who holds the rotating chairmanship of the African Union. During discussions, the Burundian leader emphasized the importance of political dialogue and national unity, an approach the C64 delegation cautiously welcomed—though not without setting firm conditions. The coalition insists that any meaningful dial...

République démocratique du Congo In a significant development for African politics, leading opposition figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday issued a resounding call for President Félix Tshisekedi's resignation. They simultaneously announced plans for a massive demonstration, protesting proposed constitutional amendments that could potentially allow him to seek a third term. During a press conference held in Kinshasa, the influential opposition collective known as C64 declared its unwavering resolve, urging the populace to organize “a massive mobilization on July 22 to demand Félix Tshisekedi’s resignation.”...