SADC to Hold Emergency Summit on DRC Security Crisis.
Harare, Zimbabwe—President Emmerson Mnangagwa will lead a SADC emergency summit in Harare on Friday. The meeting will focus on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
SADC, the Southern African Development Community, is a regional bloc. President Mnangagwa is the current chair.
On Monday, the president said SADC will take full responsibility for the DRC situation. He promised decisive action to address the worsening security in the country's eastern region.
Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira confirmed the summit's purpose. "The extraordinary summit is for heads of state to debate and make decisions on peace efforts for the eastern DRC," he said...
Woman Testifies in Court About Alleged UK Visa Scam.
Harare, Zimbabwe - A woman broke down in tears as she testified in court about the emotional and financial toll of an alleged scam. She says a Harare man promised her a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to the United Kingdom but swindled her out of US$5,000.
Blessing Nyamadzwawo appeared before Magistrate Lisah Mutendereki. She detailed her ordeal at the hands of Blessing Gwengwe, the accused.
Nyamadzwawo said Gwengwe deceived her and over 30 other women. The women were seeking help to move to the UK.
The long wait for the CoS and visa caused problems for Nyamadzwawo's family. Her husband became frustrated. He eventually kicked her out of their home.
Nyamadzwawo said the US$5,000...
Illegal Gold Mining Threatens Cattle Farm in Zimbabwe's Matopos National Park.
Matopos National Park, Zimbabwe - The government has sent security and environmental agencies to the Rhodes Estate in Matopos National Park. They want to stop illegal gold mining. The mining is harming a big cattle farm.
The Pilossof brothers run the 4,000-hectare farm. They are known for their Brahman and Beefmasters cattle breeds. Many cattle have died after falling into holes dug by the illegal miners.
In 2014, the Pilossof brothers made a deal with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) to run their cattle business in the park. This would help preserve the park, which is a world heritage site.
But for years, more and more...
Zimbabwean Prosecutor Charged with Extortion.
Guruve, Zimbabwe - Yolanda Alufasi, a 32-year-old public prosecutor at Guruve Magistrates' Court, has been charged with extortion. She appeared before the same court where she works.
The court released Alufasi on US$150 bail. She must surrender her passport, live at her given address, and report to the police weekly.
Prosecutors allege that between January 19 and 27, 2025, Alufasi demanded US$200 from Chiedza Mutunami. Alufasi claimed she could speed up the release of Innocent Mutunami's case file from the police and help with his bail application.
Innocent Mutunami is Chiedza's brother. He is in jail awaiting trial on charges of stealing a motor vehicle.
The case against Alufasi is...
Zimbabwean Businessman Denies Alleged Bank Withdrawal Limit Increase Requests.
Harare, Zimbabwe - Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has vehemently denied the authenticity of letters circulating on social media. The letters claim Chivayo requested increases to monthly withdrawal limits for accounts at EcoBank under the names IMC Communications and Eden Breeze (Pty) Ltd.
In a statement, Chivayo called the letters "blatant forgeries" designed to tarnish his personal and business reputation. He said he never signed or authorized such requests.
Chivayo believes the letters are part of a smear campaign by opposition political figures frustrated by his regional business and philanthropic successes. He claims they are bitter...
KINSHASA, Congo - The U.S. Embassy told Americans in Congo to stay home and plan to leave the country as protests spread in the capital.
Tuesday's alert came after mobs attacked foreign embassies in Kinshasa. Rioters looted and burned parts of the French, Kenyan, and Uganda missions.
The embassy said, "Violence has increased across Kinshasa. " It closed its doors and asked U.S. citizens to seek shelter before taking commercial flights out.
The unrest began after M23 rebels seized the eastern city of Goma. Congo blames Rwanda for backing the rebels, but Rwanda denies this.
The roads to Kinshasa's main airport remain open, but protests could block access. The embassy asked Americans to update their travel papers and pack emergency...
LONDON - Britain accused Rwanda on Monday of helping rebels take over Goma, eastern Congo's largest city.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy told Parliament that Rwanda's army gave crucial support to M23 rebels who captured Goma last week. Rwanda denies backing the rebels.
"M23 could not have taken Goma without help from Rwanda's military," Lammy said. The United States, Belgium, Germany, Russia, China, and Japan have made similar claims.
The fighting forced 400,000 people from their homes, UN reports show. Many fled to nearby cities and refugee camps.
Lammy announced £62 million in British aid for Congo. The money will provide clean water, feed hungry children, and help victims of sexual violence.
He criticized world leaders for...
GOMA, Congo—Congo named Major General Somo Kakule Evariste North Kivu's military chief on Monday, days after rebels seized the key city of Goma.
He takes command after his predecessor, General Peter Cirimani, died fighting M23 rebels last week. The appointment comes as government forces struggle to retake the provincial capital.
"We stay committed to restoring state control and protecting our people," the army said in a statement. It ended with "Homeland or death, we will defeat!"
The new governor faces steep challenges. M23 rebels control large parts of North Kivu, forcing over 400,000 people from their homes. Many fled to Rwanda and nearby cities.
The United States calls M23 a "Rwandan-backed armed group." Congo's leaders blame...
KINSHASA, Congo - President Félix Tshisekedi blamed Rwanda for Goma's fall to rebels and called for mass army recruitment in a national address Thursday.
"A strong response against these terrorists and their sponsors is coming," Tshisekedi said, accusing Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels who captured eastern Congo's largest city this week.
He named Major General Hébariste Somo Kakoulé as North Kivu's new military governor, replacing Major General Peter Chirimwami Nkuba who died in combat.
Tshisekedi ordered cuts to government spending to support the war effort. He urged young Congolese to join the army and asked businesses to help fund military operations.
"The Democratic Republic of Congo will not bow," he said. "We will fight, and...
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