M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Town of Minova in Eastern DR Congo Amid Escalating Conflict
M23 rebels have captured the town of Minova in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a key supply route for the provincial capital, Goma. The […]
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Renewed Violence in Eastern DRC Forces Displaced Civilians to Flee Again
An increase in hostilities between M23 rebels and the Congolese military near Goma has pushed many internally displaced people to flee from Nzulo Camp in […]
Chinese mining firms’ activities in Namibia, Zimbabwe stir controversy
Chinese mining companies involved in the extraction of minerals in countries across the African continent have repeatedly been accused of human rights violations, damaging the […]
Mystery ‘disease X’ outbreak in DRC investigated by WHO rapid response team
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has deployed a rapid response team to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help investigate a mysterious illness dubbed […]
DRC: Calls Mount for Investigations into Congolese Authorities Following Deadly Protest Crackdown
A human rights organization has demanded a thorough investigation into senior officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo for what it describes as deliberate and […]
DRC brings case against Rwanda to African rights court, accusing it of killings, looting
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced it has sued Rwanda at the Tanzania-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for the violation […]
Renewed Violence Erupts in Eastern Congo Despite Diplomatic Efforts
Fresh outbreaks of combat have shattered the fragile peace in eastern Congo, as both the Congolese army and M23 rebels report renewed hostilities. This escalation […]
DRC to sue Rwanda at African Court on Human Rights ahead of Angola Peace Summit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced its intent to sue Rwanda at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an African Union […]
DRC and Rwanda take a step forward in the peace process
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which agreed to a fragile ceasefire in early August, have taken a significant step forward in the […]
DRC, Rwanda ink ‘key document’ to advance peace process in DRC’s troubled east
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Rwanda signed a key document on Monday (25 November), which they hope will pave the way for […]