Donation Amount. Min £2

Three civilians were killed and a dozen others injured following an incident in eastern DR Congo where demonstrators set on fire a convoy of the UN mission, MONUSCO, on Tuesday, February 7.

Four peacekeepers’ trucks were violently attacked on Tuesday evening while on their way from a locality called Munigi in North Kivu province to Goma city, the UN mission said. As noted, rioters also stole cargo.

According to reports, the UN convoy was returning from a resupply mission north of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, when assailants set four trucks on fire.

Other reports indicate that after vehicles were set on fire, a crowd tried to break into a container containing weapons and the peacekeepers opened fire, killing five people.

ALSO READ: Protests against EAC regional force proves DR Congo opposed to peace – analysts

The incident followed protests in Goma, the capital of North Kivu, on Monday and Tuesday, against the East African regional force. The regional force was deployed in November 2022 to support the regional efforts to restore peace in eastern DR Congo.

Protestors are demanding that the regional force attacks the M23 rebels or leaves the country.

ALSO READ: Nine key resolutions from EAC leaders’ Summit on DR Congo crisis

The protestors also blocked roads in Goma and vandalised shops and churches belonging to members of the Congolese Tutsi community which has been, for long, victims of endless hate speech and ethnic violence.

The protests followed the EAC Summit of Heads of State in Bujumbura, which supported dialogue and the political processes. By , The New Times

About IEA Media Ltd

Informer East Africa is a UK based diaspora Newspaper. It is a unique platform connecting East Africans at home and abroad through news dissemination. It is a forum to learn together, grow together and get entertained at the same time.

To advertise events or products, get in touch by info [at] informereastafrica [dot] com or call +447957636854.
If you have an issue or a story, get in touch with the editor through editor[at] informereastafrica [dot] com or call +447886544135.

We also accept donations from our supporters. Please click on "donate". Your donations will go along way in supporting the newspaper.

Get in touch

Our Offices

London, UK
+44 7886 544135
editor (@) informereastafrica.com
Slough, UK
+44 7957 636854
info (@) informereastafrica.com

Latest News

Kajo-Keji civilians and military make peace promise

Kajo-Keji civilians...

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has pledged to support the peace initiati...

30 Kenyan firms to take part in industrial expo with China

30 Kenyan firms to t...

In Summary This year, Kenya’s presence at the AFRIPEAK Expo has significantly expanded, with booths...

Deadly twin blasts in Somali capital leave at least 3 killed

Deadly twin blasts i...

At least three people have been killed and several others wounded in twin explosions in Somalia’s c...

King Charles sends birthday wishes to Prince Harry

King Charles sends b...

King Charles has wished Prince Harry a Happy 40th Birthday, via the official Royal Family X account....

For Advertisement

Big Reach

Informer East Africa is one platform for all people. It is a platform where you find so many professionals under one umbrella serving the African communities together.

Very Flexible

We exist to inform you, hear from you and connect you with what is happening around you. We do this professionally and timely as we endeavour to capture all that you should never miss. Informer East Africa is simply news for right now and the future.

Quality News

We only bring to you news that is verified, checked and follows strict journalistic guidelines and standards. We believe in 1. Objective coverage, 2. Impartiality and 3. Fair play.

Banner & Video Ads

A banner & video advertisement from our sponsors will show up every once in a while. It keeps us and our writers coffee replenished.