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RETURN: Ebola Strikes DRC Again, Sending Panic Waves

RETURN: Ebola Strikes DRC Again, Sending Panic Waves

KINSHASA. — Kinshasa, DR Congo on Sunday announced a “resurgence” of Ebola in its troubled east after a woman died of the disease, just three months after authorities declared the end of the country’s previous…

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Does Opposition’s Failed ICC Petition Mean They Unwittingly Campaigned For Museveni?

Does Opposition’s Failed ICC Petition Mean They Unwittingly Campaigned For Museveni?

By FARUK KIRUNDA KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA|After so much time wasted, so much scheming and so much false promises made, the opposition has been slapped in the face. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a petition…

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CURFEW: DRC Slaps New Curfew As Covid 19 Spikes

CURFEW: DRC Slaps New Curfew As Covid 19 Spikes

By OKELLO ALLAN KINSHASHA|SHIFTMEDIA| With just a few days to the birth of Christ, Christmas Day, jubilations in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been halted due to rising numbers of Covid 19 cases. The…

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FREED: Congolese Queen Of Mutwashi Tshala Muana Released From Custody

FREED: Congolese Queen Of Mutwashi Tshala Muana Released From Custody

KINSHASA|SHIFTMEDIA| Rhumba legend and Congolese singer Tshala Muana was released from police custody on Tuesday after pressure from Joseph Kabila’s PPRD party. The singer was arrested Monday in the capital Kinshasa. This followed last week’s release…

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EAC States Missing Out On The Big Trade With DRC

EAC States Missing Out On The Big Trade With DRC

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT Dar es Salaam. |SHIFTMEDIA NEWS|Pressure for the East African states to tap the trade potentials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is growing – given the many missed trade opportunities the…

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“Hotel Rwanda” Film Actor, Rusesabagina Arrested On Terrorism Charges

“Hotel Rwanda” Film Actor, Rusesabagina Arrested On Terrorism Charges

KIGALI, Rwanda|SHIFTMEDIANEWS| Rwandan investigators announced Monday they had arrested Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroic actions during the 1994 genocide were depicted in the Oscar-nominated movie “Hotel Rwanda”, accusing the high-profile government critic of terrorism. The Rwanda…

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