DRC: lack of centralized intelligence database hinders security operations, including arms purchases, according to National Assembly report
April 30, 2026 – Actualité CD
Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba revealed during a parliamentary hearing that the absence of a centralized electronic intelligence database negatively impacts coordination on arms purchases. President Tshisekedi has given instructions to remedy the situation while respecting the army’s logistics chain of command.
Bruno Lemarquis appointed number 2 of the UN mission in Afghanistan
April 30, 2026 – Radio Okapi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Bruno Lemarquis as Deputy Special Representative for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), also serving as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. He had been serving in the DRC since 2022 in a similar capacity.
US government does not fund paramilitary groups to secure mining sites in DRC, embassy says
April 30, 2026 – 7sur7 CD
The US Embassy in Kinshasa issued a statement clarifying that the American government does not fund paramilitary groups to guard mines. The statement recalls that both governments are committed to shared economic growth, stability, and prosperity through their strategic partnership agreement.
Eastern DRC: uncompromising reports from the National Assembly and Senate on the difficulties of the Congolese army
April 30, 2026 – RFI
RFI has consulted separate parliamentary reports that present an uncompromising assessment of the FARDC’s difficulties. Key findings include intercepted military communications, uncertain troop numbers, the absence of a suitable military doctrine, and a complex financial situation.
Eastern DRC: prisoner exchange still blocked
April 29, 2026 – Deutsche Welle
Neither the DRC government nor the AFC-M23 rebels have proceeded with the prisoner exchange agreed upon in Switzerland. Kinshasa was to release 311 AFC-M23 members while the rebellion was to release 166 government-affiliated persons, but the April 27 deadline has passed with no action taken.
