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Attack kills around 20 in eastern Congo; Islamic State claims responsibility

Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that authorities said killed around 20 people.

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Ugandan forces take over east Congo town as M23 rebels leave

A spokesman for the East African regional force says that Ugandan troops took control of Bunagana, a strategic town in eastern Congo that had been in the hands of M23 rebels for more than nine months

The Independent UK

Landslide kills at least 20 in eastern Congo

At least 20 people were killed and several others are missing after a landslide in east Democratic Republic of Congo, the provincial government and a local official said on Monday.

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Man Utd duo could switch international allegiance from England after talks

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe have both featured for England Under 21s but never received a senior cap - and the Manchester United duo are now considering their international allegiance

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Congo Violence Threatens Rare Mountain Gorilla Population In Africa’s Oldest Park

The park's neighboring communities, wildlife and forests are at risk because of the war raging in and around Virunga Park

Zenger

Former rebel leader is named Congo's new Defense Minister

Congo’s former rebel leader jailed by the International Criminal Court, Jean-Pierre Bemba, has been appointed Congo’s Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle

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Congo President Tshisekedi brings in former VP Bemba in reshuffle ahead of election

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed the country's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba, who was detained for over 10 years for war crimes, as the country's defence minister in a sweeping government reshuffle.

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East Congo militants kill at least 22 in string of attacks - officials

Suspected militants killed at least 22 people in a string of attacks across the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri and North Kivu provinces overnight Saturday, officials and activists said on Sunday.

Reuters

Angola to deploy troops in Congo's rebel-hit east

Angola will send 500 soldiers to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo to secure areas held by the M23 rebel group after the southern African country's parliament approved the deployment on Friday.

Reuters

Islamic State claims responsibility for east Congo attack that killed 19

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an east Congo village attack that killed 19 people on Sunday, according to the group's Amaq news agency.

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At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists

Authorities say rebels in eastern Congo killed at least 19 people and set fire to a health fire and houses

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Suspected Islamist militants kill 19 in another village raid in east Congo

Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 19 people and burned a medical facility in a raid on a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo early on Sunday morning, two regional officials and a resident said.

Reuters

Eastern Congo hit by rebel attacks; 45 civilians killed

Local authorities say the death toll from several attacks this week by extremist rebels in eastern Congo has risen to at least 45 people

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UN refugee agency 'greatly alarmed' over mass displacement in Congo conflict

The U.N. Refugee Agency said on Friday it was "greatly alarmed" by clashes between government forces and armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that had caused hundreds of thousands to flee.

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At least 36 people killed by extremists in eastern Congo

Congo's military said Thursday at least 36 people were killed by extremists in the country's conflict-riddled east

Asharq Al-Awsat

At Least 36 People Killed by Extremists in Eastern Congo

At Least 36 people were killed by extremists in conflict-riddled eastern Congo, the military said on Thursday. The Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel militia with links to the ISIS group, killed civilians in Mukondi village in North Kivu province, said Congo army spokesman in Beni town, Capt. Anthony Mwalushayi. “The…

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UN Security Council team arrives in DR Congo as violence erupts in east

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in DR Congo on Thursday for a three-day visit, the world body said, as heavy clashes with M23 rebels continued in the east.

Reuters

Islamist militants kill at least 35 in east Congo village, army says

Islamist militants killed at least 35 people in an overnight attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in retaliation for a military crackdown on rebel activity, an army spokesperson said on Thursday.

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M23 rebels clash with DR Congo troops despite regional ceasefire

M23 rebels clashed with soldiers on two fronts in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, officials said, despite a regional ceasefire deal due to take effect the same day.

Reuters

Congolese Tutsis describe violent campaign to stop them voting

A group of Congolese Tutsis were guarded by armed police as they registered to vote in the eastern town of Nyangezi in February, with one of the group describing a campaign of threats and violence aimed at excluding them from the upcoming election.

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Congo leader Felix Tshisekedi urges France's Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urges visiting French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels.

The Independent UK

Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congo's leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

France 24

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

Reuters

Rwanda says Congo soldier killed after crossing border and opening fire

Rwandan soldiers shot dead a Congolese soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.

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