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 […]
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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 […]
DRC: Tshisekedi’s Constitutional Reform Plans Draw Opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to establish a commission exploring constitutional revisions, potentially removing presidential term limits. The move comes […]
DRC begins administering MPOX jabs
Two months after Mpox was declared a global health emergency, the Democratic Republic of the Congo began administering vaccines for the diseases which killed this […]
ICC: Prosecutor orders “reactivation” of investigations in the DRC while continuing investigations in Ivory Coast
On Monday, October 14, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor announced the “reactivation” of investigations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a visit […]
DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
President Macron hopes to convince DRC and Rwanda to make peace
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda this week in an effort to push […]
DRC: Epidemic Sexual Violence, Aid Group Reports Alarming Numbers
Doctors Without Borders has reported treating over 25,000 victims of sexual violence in Congo in 2023, marking a significant increase and the highest level the […]