M23 rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern DR Congo, Amnesty International says The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday. Euronews · May 27, 2025
DR Congo's parliament votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies. Euronews · May 23, 2025
Peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda in progress, US says Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a process aimed at ending the fighting in eastern Congo and attracting billions of dollars in Western investment, according to the senior adviser for Africa to US President Donald Trump earlier this week. Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025
DR Congo government, M23 make joint declaration to work towards ceasefire The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have jointly pledged to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce. The surprise announcement follows the latest round of talks in Doha mediated by Qatar. Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2025
DR Congo Boat Fire Toll Revised Down To 33 The mayor of the DR Congo town near where a boat caught fire earlier this week told AFP on Saturday that at least 33 people had died in the disaster, significantly fewer than previously reported. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025
‘Child was raped every half an hour’ in two months in eastern DR Congo: UN Up to 45% of 10,000 sexual violence cases in DRC’s conflict zone in January and February involved minors, says UNICEF. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025
DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup Move coincides with DRC’s drive to sign minerals deal with US in exchange for security in war with Rwanda-backed rebels. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025
DR Congo rebel leader says sanctions, US minerals deal won't stop fighting in the east Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without rebels. Euronews · Mar 24, 2025
Uganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say. Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2025
M23 Fighters Seize Key DR Congo Town Despite Ceasefire Bid The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has taken control of the mining hub of Walikale in DR Congo, local sources said Thursday, despite attempts to broker a ceasefire this week. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
Uganda: The Quiet Power In The Eastern DRC Conflict Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025
Rwanda, DRC Presidents Hold Surprise Ceasefire Talks In Qatar The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo have expressed their support for a ceasefire after holding surprise talks in Qatar, hours after peace talks in Angola failed. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025
DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented. Euronews · Mar 19, 2025
M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks as EU imposes sanctions A spokesperson said the militant group had pulled out from Tuesday’s peace talks in Angola in response to sanctions on several of its leaders. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025 M23 Shuns DR Congo Peace Talks At 11th Hour After Sanctions The Rwanda-backed M23 group said it would not attend Tuesday's peace talks with the DR Congo government in the Angolan capital Luanda following EU sanctions on some of its top brass.
Euronews · Mar 17, 2025 DR Congo says it will engage in peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a government delegation to the Angolan capital of Luanda, while M23 also confirmed its participation.
International Business Times · Feb 24, 2025 Over 7,000 Killed In Eastern DR Congo Since January: PM Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed "more than 7,000 compatriots", many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday.
International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025 M23 Advances Deeper In East DRC As Congolese Troops Flee M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.
International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025 'So Happy': Relief As Boats Resume On DR Congo's War-torn Lake Kivu Traders and travellers packed their belongings and paid their fares early on Tuesday for the long boat journey across eastern DR Congo's Lake Kivu, the first sailing between the lake's two main ports for weeks after fighting disrupted the service.
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025 M23 Seize Key City Amid Mounting Fears Of DR Congo Breakup Columns of M23 fighters allied with Rwandan troops on Sunday entered the centre of another key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the African Union highlighted growing fears that the strife-torn country could break up.
Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2025 ‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.
International Business Times · Feb 15, 2025 African Union Summit Opens, Overshadowed By DR Congo Conflict The escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo will dominate an African Union summit opening Saturday, with the DRC president absent after Rwandan-backed forces seized a second major city on his territory.
International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025 Burundi Warns Rwanda As Eastern DR Congo Conflict Advances M23 fighters and Rwandan troops on Wednesday pushed further into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Burundi warned Kigali it would respond if attacked.
Top News · Feb 6, 2025 Rebels Seize Goma, Thousands Killed In Eastern Congo Conflict Rebels capture Goma in DR Congo, sparking violence and a humanitarian crisis. International community watches closely.
Top News · Feb 4, 2025 Rebel Group In DRC Calls For Humanitarian Ceasefire Rebel coalition AFC, including M23, declares ceasefire in DR Congo amid humanitarian crisis. Accusations against Rwanda. Rebels focus on protecting civilia...