Rebels seize second major city in DR Congo
The African nation’s government says it is doing “everything possible” to restore order and territorial integrity in Bukavu M23 rebels guard outside the South Kivu province administrative office, at the…
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DR Congo risks ‘balkanization’ – African Union
The M23 militant group reportedly continues to gain ground in the east of the country FILE PHOTO. © Global Look Press / Shi Yu The Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Presidency: Congolese troops retake control of city of Bukavu
Troops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the pro-government Wazalendo militia entered Bukavu and now control the city, retaking it from M23 rebels, the Congolese president’s office said,…
70 missing people found beheaded in church in grim DR Congo massacre
At least 70 bodies have been found tied up and beheaded in a church in an abandoned village in the eastern part of war-torn DR Congo, with most of them…
Rebels threaten to march on another DR Congo city
The M23 group has already seized the capital of North Kivu province in the latest escalation of a decades-long conflict FILE PHOTO: M23 forces in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo….
South African leader proposes solution to DR Congo conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa believes diplomacy is the best way to ensure a sustainable end to the rebel-begun hostilities FILE PHOTO: Detained FARDC soldiers are loaded onto trucks on January 30,…
Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack
Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its neighbor’s border, Report informs…
Ceasefire in DR Congo sparks hope for negotiations – political activist
Madaraka Nyerere has highlighted the need for comprehensive peace efforts in the region Madaraka Nyerere, a member of the African Legacy Foundation. © RT The unilateral ceasefire declared by the…
Rwanda committed to peace in DRC conflict – spokesperson
Yolande Makolo has said Kigali wants a political solution amid tensions with Kinshasa Yolande Makolo, spokesperson for the Rwandan government © RT / RT Rwanda remains steadfast in its pursuit…
Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels gained ground in eastern Congo on Wednesday despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control of a town 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the provincial…