ICC Prosecutor Visits DRC Amid Rising Conflict in the East
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on February 24 in the evening, as the country […]
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Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Growing Crisis
In the face of increasing violence and international pressure, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to form a national […]
DRC Seeks Military Assistance from Chad Amid Rising Rebel Insurgency
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested military assistance from Chad to counter the escalating threat posed by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its […]
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Capture Bukavu in DRC as Tensions Escalate
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have taken control of Bukavu on February 16, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking another significant […]
US Aid Suspension Worsens Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The suspension of US foreign aid has had a devastating impact on humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Bruno Lemarquis, […]
M23 Rebels Launches Fresh Attack On Congolese Forces, Escalating Tensions in South Kivu
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have resumed on February 11 their assault on Congolese government Forces in South Kivu province, ending a brief two-day pause […]
South African Military Bolsters Congo Presence Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant military buildup, South Africa has dispatched hundreds of additional troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the deaths of fourteen South […]
Conflict Escalates as M23 Rebels Advance Despite Ceasefire Pledge
Dawn broke over Lake Kivu with the sound of gunfire as M23 rebels seized control of Nyabibwe, shattering hopes raised by their recent ceasefire declaration. […]
DRC Jailbreak: Over 100 Women Raped and Burned Alive To Death
According to BBC on February 5, over 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma. […]
Goma Struggles to Bury 2,000 Victims Amid Ceasefire and Health Concerns
In Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, residents rushed to bury around 2,000 victims of last week’s brutal fighting, fearing the spread of disease […]