Bisong Etahoben

Cameroon

Central Africa and Francophone Regional Editor at HumAngle

International investigative journalist, newspaper Editor/Publisher, Central Africa Regional/Francophone Editor, HumAngle Media, traditional ruler and parent.

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Troops Push Back M23 Rebels Amid Renewed Violence in DR Congo

3 weeks ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

After several days of relative peace, a resurgence of violence has been reported between the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebels in the North Kivu region of the country. The Congolese soldiers launched an assault on M23/AFC fighters in Mikumbi, pushing the rebels far from Kibati, sources said. Local administrative sources added that the fighting is getting close to Kashebere along the boundary between Walikale and Masisi territories.
Death Toll Mounts as M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire in DR Congo’s Walikale-Centre

3 weeks ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

Despite announcing their withdrawal from Walikale-Centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on April 2, the M23 rebels, affiliated with the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), still operate in the territory, with recent sightings reported in Kashebere and Kibati. Civil society sources have claimed that the death toll during this period of a fragile ceasefire is 32.
Kinshasa Floods: DR Congo Women Group Calls for Support for Affected Victims

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

The DR Congo Network of Women Leaders for Access to Speech, popularly known by the French acronym RFLAF, has issued a heartfelt call for support for the victims of recent floods in Kinshasa.
DR Congo: Civilians Caught in Crossfire as M23 Clashes with Wazalendo

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

Some civilians have been caught in crossfire as fierce battles erupted on Monday between M23 rebels and Wazalendo in different villages in Kalehe territory, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The clashes have caused widespread panic among the civilian population, with many forced to flee their homes. Though the fighting began on Monday, it escalated to more regions on Tuesday, with reports of gunfire and explosions heard in several villages, including Bushaku, Katale, Kafufula, and Lemera.
DR Congo Takes Charge of Flood Victims' Burials, Provides Medical Care for Others

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

Following the devastating consequences of heavy rains that caused the Ndjili River to overflow on Friday and submerge hundreds of buildings in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, the DR Congo government has announced that it will take charge of burying the victims of the floods. While 30 persons were said to have lost their lives to the flooding, 20 others were said to be in critical condition and over 5,000 houses were destroyed.
60,000 Displaced Persons Seek Refuge in Obokote Amid M23 Violence - Report

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

The recent surge in violence by the M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu has led to a massive displacement of people, with approximately 60,000 displaced persons recorded in Obokote alone. According to the Obokote Rural Health Zone’s Q1 2025 report made available to journalists on Thursday, the zone is struggling to cope with a massive influx of displaced persons, with numbers surging in March, particularly from areas such as Walikale, Mubi, and Lubutu, Biruwe, Ondofia, Makana, and Oso.
Ituri: Inter-Ethnic Violence Ravages DR Congo Communities

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

A renewed wave of violence between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces (FARDC) and alleged members of the Zaire rebellion in Nyamamba has triggered a round of displacement in Angumu’s health zone, Djungu territory, and Ituri province.
Joint Forces Kill Several Terrorists in Gao Region of Mali

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

The joint forces of the Alliance of West African States, popularly known by the French acronym AES, killed ‚Äúseveral terrorists‚ÄĚ during an operation in Hourara and Fitilli in the Gao region of Mali. A communique from the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIRPA) of the Malian armed forces, FAMa, was made public on March 31. Following intelligence shared with the AES forces, the soldiers were able to intercept a vehicle driven by two terrorists in Djidara, Gao region.
Congolese Soldiers Unleash Revenge on Local Community After Attack by Rebels

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

For eight days, the Central African Republic army attacked the Tataly village, following the killing of a soldier on March 23 by rebels of the Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation (3R) movement. ‚ÄúFor two days following the killing of the FACA soldier, his colleagues tried to recover his corpse but were blocked by the 3R rebels.
Mass Displacement in DR Congo after M23 Rebels Captured Walikale-Centre

1 month ago | humanglemedia.com | Bisong Etahoben

Scores of people have left Lubutu territory for protected zones following the capture of Walikale-Centre by the Alliance Fleuve Congo AFC/M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Most displaced persons leaving Lubutu are heading to Maniema and Tshopo provinces.¬†Walikale-Centre is situated 202 kilometres from Lubutu.