DRC-North Kivu: EU lukewarm response

Brussels 28.02.2025 The European diplomacy is still undecisive towards the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda, in spite of the dramatic degradation of the security situation in North Kivu, DRC. In a resolution adopted by the European parliament Plenary earlier this month MEPs demand to undertake urgent measures by the EU, including targeted sanctions, the…

EU: Rwanda Memorandum under review

Brussels 24.02.2025 During the Foreign ministers Council the EU top diplomats discussed the escalation of the conflict in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, however no conclusions have been adopted on the matter. “The situation is very grave, and it is on the brink of a regional conflict” said the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas…

DRC: Denis Mukwege calls to end violence

Strasbourg 11.09.2025 Denis Mukwege – the Sakharov prize winner addressed the EU press in the premises of the European Parliament, Strasbourg. In his speech he reiterated the call of the United Nations Human Rights Council to withdrawal of the Rwandan troops and the M23 fighters from the occupied areas in North & South Kivu, and…

DRC: MEPs «toil» resolution on Goma

Strasbourg 11.02.2025 The European Parliament is in the process of working out a Resolution on the situation in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Following the line of the drafts, the MEPs conclude the following:During the decades the resource-rich and multi-ethnic eastern region of the DRC has been plagued by violence, war and unimaginable…

EU-Rwanda-M23: considering measures

Brussels 06.02.2025 The EU considers measures to undertake in order to hold accountable those responsible “for sustaining armed conflict, instability, and insecurity” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Also to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict”, said the European External Action Service spokesperson, when addressing the issue of the escalating conflict in the…

G7 top diplomats condemn M23 expansion

Brussels 03.02.2025 G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Escalation of Violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: On February 1, the #G7 Foreign Ministers issued the G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.https://t.co/AH2pYv7upq#G7Canada #DRC pic.twitter.com/RcVTbRwykb — MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) February 2, 2025…

DRC: EU reiterates demands to M23

Brussels 31.01.2025 In spite of the degrading security situation in Northern Kivu, DRC, the EU has not adapted its position, continuing to insist on the initial message. A week ago the issue was issued by the European Union diplomacy, requesting “… the M23 to stop its advance and withdraw immediately. The EU reiterates that Rwanda…

BRAFA: ODE to AFRICAN ART

Brussels 30.01.2025 Each year, la  BRAFA Art Fair  seeks to offer an exceptional panorama of art history in a convivial atmosphere enhanced by a sumptuous setting, which is eagerly anticipated by numerous visitors. La BRAFA has become a brand in its own right. We have managed to avoid the lure of passing trends and fashions….

DRC: EU condemns attack on embassies in Kinshasa

Brussels 28.01.2025 The European Union condemned the attacks on embassies in Kinshasa the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In response the German government had canceled planned consultations with Rwanda over alleged support for the M23 rebels, whose advance sparked the violence. In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, – the protesters attacked…

DRC: GOMA CITY CAPTURED BY M23

Brussels 27.01.2025 The rebel group M23 they has taken control of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However the DRC government indicates to the ongoing fighting in the streets. Meanwhile DRC’s Foreign minister accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over the border to support the M23. (Image: Kivu…