Democratic Republic of Congo

US Secretary of State visit to RSA
International News

Blinken Returns Empty Handed from Africa Tour

August 27, 2022 fwstaff
 By Abayomi Azikiwe United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited three African Union (AU) member-states during early August in an attempt to enhance the presence of Washington on the continent. This tour came amid […]
Patrice Lumumba remains returned to DRC
International News

Belgium Returns the Remains of Congolese Leader Patrice Lumumba

July 11, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Since January 17, 1961, the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and assassination of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba have remained a symbol of the legacy of colonialism on the African continent. Lumumba rose […]
Patrick Lyoya placard on DRC national flag
Domestic News

Execution in Grand Rapids Illustrates Failure to End Police Terrorism

April 24, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe This is a link to the police bodycam video of the encounter with Patrick Lyoya which led to his death:  (18) Bodycam footage from fatal Grand Rapids police shooting of Patrick Lyoya […]