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Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium

Belgium responds by saying Rwandan diplomats no longer welcome as ties fray over respective roles in the DRC conflict.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025

Congo says it will participate in peace talks with M23 rebels

Congo’s government says it will participate in peace talks in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?

The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025

Rwanda-backed M23 Welcomes Talks To End DR Congo Conflict

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

Angola indicates M23 rebels are ready to begin direct peace talks on 18 March

Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The Congolese presidency has for now only acknowledged receiving the message.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

Southern Africa regional bloc to withdraw troops from DRC amid M23 advance

The SADC mission that has suffered losses this year will conduct a ‘phased withdrawal’ of its troops.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025

‘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

MPs Savage Tory 'Mugs' Over Desperate Last-Ditch Effort to Save Rwanda Law

MPs have wasted no time in tearing into the Tories after their last-ditch attempt to salvage Rishi Sunak’s doomed Rwanda asylum scheme was shot down in flames.

The Fashion Central · 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