Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the ... Tshisekedi was reelected as president in December in a chaotic election that saw opposition parties demand a revote over what ...

Tshisekedi had restructured the army in December 2024, but now promises to overhaul it, promising to “build a professional army” to better face the peril of insecurity.

Knowing this, Mr. Tshisekedi tried to strengthen the army. In 2023, he more than doubled the military budget from $371 million to $761 million — dwarfing Rwanda’s $171 million, ...

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel alliance that has besieged swaths of the nation’s mineral-rich east ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) army on Sunday said it quashed a coup attempt comprising of Congolese and international fighters against President Felix Tshikedi in the country’s capital, ...

Trials reveal army's dysfunction amid rebel advances Poor pay and corruption hinder army reform efforts Tshisekedi blames military leaders for poor performance March 3 (Reuters) - Congolese ...

Congo’s leader called on young people to massively enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels who were attempting to seize more territory in the country's east as a crucial meeting of ...

President claims army still control city Anxiety grips people in capital Rebel advance is latest episode in long-running conflict Tshisekedi faces criticism for lack of action KINSHASA, Feb 19 ...

Could DR Congo’s Tshisekedi declare war on Rwanda if re-elected? The DRC, Africa’s second largest country by size, has seen years of instability, part of which it blames on its tiny neighbour.

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel alliance that has besieged swaths of the nation’s mineral-rich east ...