Goma: Human Rights Defender Pierrot Kasende Raises Alarm Over Reported Abductions
Human rights concerns are growing in the city of Goma, particularly over reports of abductions allegedly targeting civilians on several roads, especially during the evening and nighttime hours. Maître Pierrot Kasende, a human rights defender with the…
Russian Drone Hits Kyiv Bridge as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Visits Ukraine
A Russian drone struck a bridge in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city in a show of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The drone strike occurred shortly after Merz…
DRC: 50 km of Asphalt Roads for Beni and Butembo
The province of North Kivu is set to benefit from 50 kilometers of asphalt roads as part of a government project aimed at improving urban infrastructure and mobility. The first phase, covering 25 kilometers of roads in Beni, was officially launched on…
Kyiv : un homme escalade un immeuble en feu après une frappe de drone russe
Une frappe de drone russe a provoqué un important incendie dans un bâtiment situé au centre de Kyiv, en Ukraine, semant la panique parmi les personnes présentes sur place. Des images de la scène montrent un homme tentant de s’échapper en escaladant…
Qatar Mediates Iran-US Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar intensifies mediation efforts between Iran and the United States as indirect talks are expected to take place later today, according to a news report. Qatari mediators are continuing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States in an…
DRC: ARJPDH Calls for Bemba’s Departure
The Action for the Reform of Justice and the Promotion of Human Rights (ARJPDH), a member of the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (ICC), is calling for the departure of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications,…
Occupational exposure of security institution personnel in the DRC: risks, vulnerabilities, and institutional protection issues.
The security of personnel and security institutions is a major issue for the stability and functioning of the state in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These agents—military personnel, police officers, military magistrates, and officials engaged in…
Mesa Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return to Houston After Windshield Shatters
A Mesa Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return to Houston shortly after takeoff after the aircraft’s windshield glass shattered, according to the airline and air traffic control recordings. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft…
Pope Leo XIV in Metz: A Speech on Peace and European Unity
After spending two days in Paris and a day in Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV is concluding his visit to France this Monday with a stop in Metz, in the northeast of the country. The final stage of his visit will focus on peace, European unity and the continent’s…
DRC: Samuel Mbemba Launches Transitional Justice Framework
As victims of human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to call for justice, truth and reparations, the Congolese government is seeking to strengthen mechanisms aimed at addressing their concerns. It is in this…