‘People need a break’: DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops? Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025
DRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says A spokesperson for DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi said the government had received an invitation for the talks. Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025
Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says Angola says Congo’s government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18 The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Angola pushes for direct talks between Kinshasa and M23 in DRC crisis As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025
Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels Angola has announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreak The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders Rebel fighters eye strategic town of Walikale as government forces suffer defection amid ongoing fighting. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2025
Peacemaker or peacebreaker? Why Kenya’s good neighbour reputation is marred Analysts say President Ruto’s friendliness with regional rebel groups positions Kenya as a country that ‘takes sides’. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025
I experienced the fall of Goma. I had to leave my Congolese colleagues in a critical situation On Jan. 27, 2025, Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fell into the hands of M23 rebels who are supported by the Rwandan army. The offensive is certainly related to the presence of immense mineral resources in the region,… The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025
Rwanda slams UK 'betrayal' as sanctions pile up from Canada, Germany over DRC conflict A week after the announcement of British sanctions against Rwanda for its involvement alongside the M23 in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kigali is complaining about what it sees as the UK's "betrayal". Meanwhile, Canada and Germany have also announced sanctions for the same… Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025
The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025
Germany suspends new financial aid to Rwanda over alleged support for M23 rebels in Congo Germany’s development ministry says it will suspend new financial commitments to Rwanda over that country's alleged support of the M23 rebels in neighboring eastern Congo The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says The United Nations says the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men in two hospitals in a major city in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025 Ugandan army deploys to town in northeast DR Congo amid fears of wider conflict The Ugandan army confirmed Sunday it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict could spiral into a wider war.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025 Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025 It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025 Deadly blasts hit M23 rebel rally in captured DRC city of Bukavu Deaths and injuries reported after explosions at rally attended by thousands in city captured by rebel group
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025 At least 11 killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo, rebels say Rebel commander Corneille Nangaa says 65 people wounded in blasts as DRC’s presidency blames ‘a foreign army’.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo Dozens of people were reportedly injured after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in eastern Congo
Top News · Feb 27, 2025 Explosion At M23 Rebel Meeting Injures Dozens In Congo Explosion at M23 rebel group meeting in Bukavu, Congo causes injuries. Tensions rise as investigations unfold.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025 Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’.
Top News · Feb 26, 2025 U.K. Punishes Rwanda Over Alleged Support Of Congo Rebels The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Rwanda for alleged support of rebels in Congo, affecting aid and trade. Conflict in eastern Congo poses a broader r...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’
Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025 ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan arrives in DRC amid escalating eastern conflict The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his office announced on Tuesday, as the nation contends with a surge in conflict in the east.