Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Qatar Declaration, But Dispute Lingers Over Rebel Withdrawal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have signed over the weekend a Declaration of principles in Qatar aimed at ending […]
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Uganda reopens DRC border amid fragile peace and shifting regional tensions
Uganda has reopened its border crossings with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), six months after sealing off key routes due to escalating violence by […]
Sexual violence soars amid escalating conflict in eastern DRC
Sexual violence remains a devastating emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed conflict continues to fuel mass displacement and brutal attacks, particularly […]
Fragile peace, rich stakes: Rwanda and DRC ink U.S.-brokered truce
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday (27 June), marking a tentative turning point in a decades-long […]
Rwanda and DRC to Sign U.S.-Backed Peace Accord Amid Ongoing Tensions and Mineral Interests
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered agreement on Friday, June 27 in Washington aimed at ending the […]
Congo and Rwanda Set to Sign Landmark Peace Deal to End Eastern Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will officially sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27, marking a pivotal step toward ending years […]
African Diamond Giants Unite to Boost Natural Diamond Appeal
In response to mounting competition from synthetic diamonds, African diamond-producing nations and major industry players have agreed on June 18, 2025 to invest one percent […]
South African Peacekeepers Exit Congo as SADC Ends Mission
South Africa has begun the phased withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the second group of soldiers arriving […]
Dozens Feared Dead as Twin Boat Tragedy Strikes DRC’s Lake Tumba
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more remain missing after two boats capsized on Lake Tumba in western Democratic Republic of […]
DR Congo Imposes Media Ban on Coverage of Ex-President Kabila Amid Political Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Government has imposed on June 4 a stringent ban preventing media outlets from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila’s activities […]