Uganda reopens DRC border amid fragile peace and shifting regional tensions
Uganda has reopened its border crossings with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), six months after sealing off key routes due to escalating violence by […]
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Doha Set to Host Fifth Round of Peace Talks Between DRC Government and M23 Rebels
A new round of negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government and the M23 rebel group is expected to take place in […]
Rwanda and DRC to Sign U.S.-Backed Peace Accord Amid Ongoing Tensions and Mineral Interests
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to sign a U.S.-brokered agreement on Friday, June 27 in Washington aimed at ending the […]
South African Peacekeepers Exit Congo as SADC Ends Mission
South Africa has begun the phased withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the second group of soldiers arriving […]
DRC ex-leader’s return to Goma sparks tensions amid deepening divisions
Former President Joseph Kabila resurfaced in the rebel-controlled city of Goma on Thursday (29 May), drawing both hope and controversy as violence continues to escalate […]
Caution as DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Peace Agreement Amid Continued Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are working toward a peace agreement aimed at ending the violent conflict in eastern Congo, with both […]
DR Congo Suspends Kabila’s Party, Orders Asset Seizure Over Rebel Support Claims
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered his assets seized, accusing him of supporting Rwandan-backed rebels in […]
U.S. urges Rwanda to withdraw troops from DRC, cease support for M23 rebels
The United States has issued its strongest rebuke yet of Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate withdrawal of […]
AU Mediation in Eastern DRC Conflict Initiated by Faure Gnassingbé During Kinshasa Visit
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, recently appointed as the African Union’s mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has launched his peace mission […]
Dozens Killed in Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo as Blame Is Exchanged Over Weekend Attacks
At least 52 people were reported killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, as a series of violent attacks intensified the long-running […]