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A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo's largest city and over 100,000 people have fled

The M23 rebel group is advancing toward eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma

The Independent UK

M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova

Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.

Al Jazeera

M23 rebels in eastern Congo seize a town on a key supply route to the provincial capital

Authorities in eastern Congo say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a key supply route for the provincial capital, Goma

The Independent UK

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Rights group accuses Congo's army and a rebel group of possible war crimes

Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.”

The Independent UK

More than 230,000 displaced in DRC since start of the year, UN says

The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world.

Al Jazeera

Over 230,000 Flee Eastern DR Congo Violence Since January 1: UN

More than 230,000 people have fled surging violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, labelling it one of the world's "most alarming" humanitarian crises.

International Business Times

Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenço for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties.

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DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels, but fighting persists

Despite recent military gains, eastern DRC remains mired in conflict, mainly as a result of the M23 rebellion.

Al Jazeera

More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says

A new United Nations report has found that more than 100,000 people have been displaced since the start of the year in eastern Congo as a result of a new rebel offensive

The Independent UK

Congo bans Al Jazeera over its interview with a key rebel leader and threatens journalists

Congo has banned Al Jazeera satellite news network over its interview with the leader of a violent rebel group that has seized territory in the country’s east in recent days

The Independent UK

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the region which borders Rwanda

The Independent UK

Rebels tighten grip on Congo mineral wealth as UN warns of long-term control

M23 rebels are establishing control over key mineral-rich territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Nations experts have warned.

Radio France Internationale

Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo

Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region

The Independent UK

M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC

The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.

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DRC case against Apple brings new hope in conflict minerals crisis

As the DRC brings an unprecedented case against Apple, and the company offers assurances that it will no longer use conflict minerals from central Africa, experts are questioning whether real change is on the horizon in illegal mining.

Al Jazeera

‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict

Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.

The Guardian - UK

Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC

First-hand accounts from victims of unthinkable violence paint a gruesome picture of the brutality sweeping the central African country. How long is the West prepared to look away?

Al Jazeera

Why has DRC filed criminal charges against Apple over ‘conflict minerals’?

Democratic Republic of the Congo says tech giant has been using controversial minerals from sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Independent UK

Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo

Much anticipated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceled

Al Jazeera

Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting

DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand for DRC direct dialogue with M23.

International Business Times

DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Talks Cancelled

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks in Angola cancelled after hitting 'deadlock'

The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were to meet this Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC's troubled east. But the talks almost immediately hit a 'deadlock', according to the representative of the DRC.

The Independent UK

Fighting in eastern Congo between army and rebels intensifies ahead of peace talks Sunday

The army says fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much anticipated peace talks on Sunday

Radio France Internationale

Uganda's DRC mission under scrutiny amid claims of double dealing

Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group raising questions about its motives.

The Independent UK

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks

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