DRC: Tshisekedi Rejects Summit Invitation Amid Escalating Violence in Goma
The ongoing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted President Félix Tshisekedi to abstain from participating in a virtual Summit called by […]
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Tensions continue to Rise in Eastern Congo Amid M23 Rebel Advances
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on January 27 that the Presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to meet on […]
Kenya-organized summit between RDC, Rwanda to discuss escalating crisis
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on January 27 that the Presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to meet on […]
Congo’s M23 Rebels Plan to Seize Eastern City Overnight
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have threatened to seize Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, after ordering Government forces to disarm and surrender. The […]
DRC’s largest eastern city engulfed in panic as M23 rebels close in
The UN chief has voiced alarm over the significant advance of the M23 rebel group towards Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
M23 Rebels Close in on Goma, Forcing Mass Displacement in Eastern Congo
Thousands of displaced people have arrived at the outskirts of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, carrying only what they can manage. The mass […]
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 […]
UN Honors DR Congo Mission’s Justice Officer with Trailblazer Award
Established in 2022, the award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female justice and corrections officers from Member States globally, who defy gender norms and surmount […]
Bombings Claim Lives of 12, Including Children, in Congo
Bombings targeting two displacement camps in eastern Congo have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, including children, according to the United Nations […]
Soldiers from Tanzania Fatally Struck in Missile Attack in DRC
A mortar assault in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region resulted in the deaths of three soldiers from a military force representing southern Africa. […]