French foreign minister arrives in Congo
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has arrived in Congo’s capital Kinshasa, an official at the presidency said on January 30, as Rwanda-backed rebels consolidated control of Goma in the east…
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DR Congo president vows strong response to M23 rebels, Rwanda
The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced a strong response from the Congolese army to the armed attacks by M23 rebels, accusing Rwanda of supporting the rebels…
How corporations perfected the art of plundering Africa
The causes of the conflict in the DR Congo are deeply rooted in colonial times By Moussa Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the African Legacy Foundation, JohannesburgBy Moussa Ibrahim, Executive Secretary…
Death toll among peacekeepers climbs to 17 in eastern DR Congo
Four more South African soldiers were killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing the total number of peacekeepers killed to 17 as clashes with M23 rebels continued,…
US embassy in DR Congo set on fire as angry crowd chants ‘death to imperialists’
Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the US embassy, as armed men were seen on the roof of the building which seems to be well alight, Report…
Dialogue key to DRC peace – Rwandan diplomat
Vincent Karega has pointed to historical injustices and marginalization as drivers of conflict © RT / RT The resumption of dialogue and a long-term political solution are essential to achieving…
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and allies defending the city of Goma appear to have collapsed, with M23 rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda claiming they have taken…
British teenager sentenced to 52 years after stabbing three kids
The victims’ families have condemned the ‘unduly lenient’ verdict for the Southport killer, demanding a life term © Merseyside police Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced to a minimum…
Apple faces ‘blood minerals’ probe
Lawyers for the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed the appointment of a magistrate to investigate the charges © Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Belgium has launched an investigation…
First meeting of Azerbaijan-Rwanda political consultations held in Kigali
A government delegation led by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev visited the Republic of Rwanda, Report informs. During the visit, the delegation met with Rwanda’s State Minister of Finance…