₦airaland Forum

flyinnizam:
Someone should please educate what is the main cause of the war. We know Russia Ukraine cause, Israel Hamas war but this one is confusing even after using Google...surely the likes of God1000 and Botragelad will help

Omoluabi16:
I've been trying to understand this renewed congo crisis, the south Africa connection. What's it about? Google isn't helping here.

Botragelad:
I’m not gonna stoop low to your level by throwing around slurs at you just because you’re Black, I’m not about disrespecting an entire race over what you’re doing. But hey, keep doing you.

Say whatever you want about me, I meant what I said. Quit bringing up Netanyahu and worry about fixing your own mess. Terrorists and their terror loving families are gonna pay the price, one way or another.
I don’t care how woke you get or how much you cry about it. It is what it is.

Botragelad:
Quit bringing up Netanyahu, you terrorist sympathizer. Worry about fixing the mess in Africa.

Right now, the IDF is dealing with terrorists trying to take over Eretz Yisrael. We don’t care how much you whine about it.

More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday.

The WHO (World Health Organization) and its partners conducted an assessment with the government between the 26th and yesterday and report that 700 people have been killed and 2,800 people injured,” Dujarric said, noting that these totals are expected to rise.

“Humanitarian organizations in Goma continue to assess the impact of the crisis including the widespread looting of warehouses and the offices of aid organizations,” he added.

Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu province, fell under the control of the AFC/M23 rebel coalition on Monday, the rebels told CNN. This was the latest in a string of territorial acquisitions by the group in recent weeks. The Congolese government, which accuses Rwanda of backing M23, has not confirmed the rebels’ takeover in Goma but acknowledged the city was under siege.

On Wednesday DRC President Felix Tshisekedi vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against the rebel alliance that has besieged swathes of the nation’s mineral-rich east and forced hundreds of local troops to surrender.

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told reporters Friday that “the situation remains tense” in Goma with “occasional shooting” but “overall calm is gradually restored.”

He also warned that the rebel groups are about 60 kilometers north of another major city, Bakavu, and “seem to be moving quite fast.”

Experts have repeatedly warned that the chaos of the conflict would leave civilians in Goma with shortages of basic necessities and at the risk of the spread of disease.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) found on Friday that access to safe drinking water in Goma has been cut off, “forcing people to use untreated water from Lake Kivu with all the risk that entails,” Dujarric said.

He added, “Without urgent action OCHA cautions the risk of water born disease outbreaks will just continue to increase.

Nigerian singer Tems posted on her social media page about the ongoing conflict between the DRC and M23 rebels backed by Rwanda

The M23 rebel group has stated that water and electricity will be restored in Goma within 48 hours after being cut off by Tshisekedi's administration. They made this announcement on Thursday during their first press conference since taking control of the city

Roboto11:
What decision would Osibanjo have taken, different from.that of President Tinubu?

The former governor of Osun state and former APC national chairman spoke extensively with Edmund Obilo about the political intrigues and power play before the 2023 presidential election which led to the emergence of Tinubu as APC candidate

Rwandan President Paul Kagame says Rwanda is prepared for a confrontation with South Africa if necessary.

This follows South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that M23 rebels and Rwanda’s defence force were responsible for the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Kagame says Ramaphosa had not warned Rwanda about its military activities in the DRC but instead requested logistical support while acknowledging South Africa’s efforts for peace.

Kagame asserted that South Africa is not in a position to act as a peacemaker or mediator and warned that if South Africa seeks confrontation, Rwanda will respond accordingly.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that the Federal Government is ready to welcome deported Nigerians from the United States.

cococandy:
“But he’s only targeting illegals“ 🙄

When I said he would do this before the election they said we were fear mongers