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Congo's prosecutor asks for the death penalty for former President Kabila for war crimes

Congo's public prosecutor has asked for the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila

The Independent UK

Grupo rebelde M23, respaldado por Ruanda, niega su participación en masacres en Congo

El grupo rebelde M23, respaldado por Ruanda, negó su participación en una serie de masacres en el este de República Democrática de Congo que fueron detalladas en un reporte de un grupo de derechos humanos el miércoles.

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 denies role in Congo massacres

The Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 has denied involvement in recent massacres in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

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International NGOs report mass killings and sexual violence in eastern DRC

Two new reports from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch reveal harrowing testimony of mass killings, sexual violence and forced displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), underscoring the human cost of the conflict despite ongoing peace talks.

Radio France Internationale

Congo's draft peace deal with M23 seeks to return government control to rebel-held areas

A draft peace deal between Congo's government and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels aims to restore government control over rebel-held areas

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebels killed over 140 civilians in eastern Congo, rights group says

Rwanda-backed rebels have killed at least 140 people in eastern Congo in July, according to a rights group

The Independent UK

M23-DR Congo peace talks in Doha stalled: What next?

Both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of an earlier deal mediated by Qatar.

Al Jazeera

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Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN

A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.

Al Jazeera

US announces sanctions against armed group and companies profiting from conflict minerals in Congo

The U.S. government has sanctioned an armed group accused of illicit trading in minerals in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Rwanda-backed rebels have killed at least 80 civilians in recent weeks, Congolese authorities say

Rwanda-backed rebels have killed at least 80 people in eastern Congo, according to Congolese authorities

The Independent UK

The UN says Rwanda-backed rebels killed over 300 civilians in Congo in the past month

The United Nations says Rwanda-backed rebels have killed at least 319 people over the past month in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

DR Congo urges world to recognise 'Genocost' tied to decades of resource war

The Democratic Republic of Congo held a national day of remembrance this weekend for what it calls the “Genocost” – a term used to describe mass deaths linked to the exploitation of the country’s natural resources.

Radio France Internationale

DRCongo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached an outline economic cooperation accord during their first talks since signing a peace deal, the United States said late Friday.

Radio France Internationale

DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal

Neighbours agree on terms of economic cooperation in several areas, including energy and mineral supply chains.

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Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa?

Experts warn that ISIL-affiliated ADF fighters may be stepping up attacks to stay relevant, amid regional peace efforts.

Al Jazeera

ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo

A UN mission says 43 worshippers were killed in the attack at a night mass in a church.

The Independent UK

An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here's what to know

Islamic State-backed rebels have killed nearly 40 people during an attack on a church in eastern Congo

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo tries ex-president Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over his alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels say they will sign peace deal mid-August

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a peace agreement by 18 August, as announced during a ceremony held in Doha on Saturday. While this development indicates progress, several key issues remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation. Analysts are now assessing…

The Conversation

Congo and critical minerals: What are the costs of America’s peace?

In March 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offered the country’s critical mineral reserves to the United States and Europe in exchange for security and stability.

The Independent UK

Congo and rebels have committed to ending war in the east. Here's what to know

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration aiming for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo

International Business Times

DR Congo, M23 Armed Group Sign Ceasefire Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo

The declaration has been agreed by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington.

Al Jazeera

UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?

M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.

Al Jazeera

Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal

Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.

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