DRC, Rwanda Commit to De-escalation After US-Mediated Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following high-level talks hosted by the United States […]
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US Convenes DR Congo–Rwanda Talks in Washington Amid Stalled Peace Process
The United States is set to host senior officials from Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda this week in a renewed diplomatic push to revive […]
EAC leaders urge immediate ceasefire in eastern DRC
Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The appeal […]
DRC: More Than 100 Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslide at a Coltan Site
More than 100 people have been killed following a landslide at a coltan mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local media […]
US Sanctions Rwanda Over Alleged Support for M23 Despite December Peace Accord
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of backing the March 23 […]
US and DRC Seal $1.2bn Health Accord Amid Aid Restructuring
Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States have formalised a $1.2 billion health partnership aimed at strengthening disease control and healthcare financing over […]
DRC–Burundi Border Reopens After Two-Month Closure Following M23 Occupation
The border post linking Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gatumba in neighbouring Burundi officially reopened on Monday, February 23, restoring cross-border […]
DRC: Payroll Surge Deepens Fiscal Strain as IMF Flags 2026 Deficit Risk
The State payroll in DR Congo has risen by a further 11 per cent this year, intensifying pressure on public finances, according to Valery Madianga, […]
ADF Attack in Eastern DR Congo Leaves 21 Dead as Insecurity Deepens
At least 21 people were killed in an attack attributed to Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an official confirmed […]
DRC Agrees to Accept Return of Its Irregular Migrants From the UK After Diplomatic Pressure
On 8 February 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has agreed to take back its citizens in irregular status who are being deported from the United […]