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 · Aug 20, 2025
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says The U.N. says sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
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 · Aug 12, 2025
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 · Aug 9, 2025
The Herds: Life-sized animal puppets complete epic 20,000km climate crisis journey The Herds, a climate change art project by The Walk Productions, has completed its 20,000km journey from the Congo rainforest to Norway’s Arctic Circle. Euronews · Aug 9, 2025
Bayern Munich to move away from its ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship this season after criticism from fans Bayern Munich will cut down on “Visit Rwanda” branding as it moves “away from a commercial sponsorship” with the African nation following outcry from fans The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Victoria Mboko's Parents: From War‑Torn Congo to Supporting Their Daughter's Upset of Naomi Osaka Canadian teen Victoria Mboko credits her Congolese parents for the support behind her stunning upset of Naomi Osaka at the 2025 National Bank Open. International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2025
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 · Aug 6, 2025
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 · Aug 4, 2025
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 · Aug 2, 2025
‘Lumumba everlasting’: Belgium marks Congo’s slain leader’s 100th birthday with exhibition – and possible trial Surprise move towards trial of veteran diplomat over Patrice Lumumba’s 1961 assassination coincides with show seeking to widen focus on his life and fight The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025
More than 40 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said. Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says At least 34 people were killed in an attack on church premises in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, according to a civil society leader The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2025 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.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 21, 2025 Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower in return for opaque assurances of security.
The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025 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 · Jul 20, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025 Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in the east Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration in Qatar to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025 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.
Euronews · Jul 13, 2025 EU biofuel projects in the ‘breadbasket of Congo’ could threaten food security, investigation finds The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has been accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds, including almost $500,000 earmarked for the country’s women’s team
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Catholics in Congo honor an anti-corruption martyr newly beatified by the Vatican The remains of a Congolese customs worker who was killed for resisting a bribe and beatified by the Vatican have been transferred to a local cathedral
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 The Tree of Authenticity review – talking tree explains Congo’s struggle to overcome colonial past Sammy Baloji’s experimental documentary juxtaposes observations from both sides of the divide in its exploration of European exploitation of the country’s natural resources