Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo): Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands

Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo): Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ — Rwandan military forces and the M23 armed group carried out a campaign of forced recruitment and abusive detention of thousands of captured combatants and civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 78-page report, “‘Death Was Everywhere’: Arbitrary Detention,…

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Uganda: Government (Gov't) to review policy on payment of medical interns

Uganda: Ministers take oath as ex officio Members of Parliament

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ — Nineteen ministers have taken Oaths of Allegiance and of Member of Parliament following their approval by the Appointments Committee. The 19 ministers are ex-officio Members of Parliament who do not represent any constituencies but were appointed as ministers by the President. The ministers took oath on Wednesday, 10 June…

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President Museveni Assures World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola and Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration

President Museveni Assures World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola and Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration

KAMPALA, Uganda, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda’s continued commitment and preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks today during…

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President El-Sisi Receives President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tshisekedi

President El-Sisi Receives President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tshisekedi

CAIRO, Egypt, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ — Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that the reception ceremony included the guard of honor salute to President Tshisekedi, the playing of the national anthems of both countries, and…

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