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 […]
M23
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 […]
Macron calls for “withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan troops” from eastern DRC
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the close of the Francophonie Summit in Paris on Saturday, called for the “withdrawal of the M23 and Rwandan […]
DRC Military Court Imposes Death Sentences on Soldiers for Desertion
In a stark display of military justice, a tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced 25 soldiers to death for fleeing combat […]
Power Play Concluded: DR Congo Unveils Cabinet After Protracted Political Impasse
The Democratic Republic of Congo has finally appointed a new government, according to spokesperson Tina Salama’s announcement early Wednesday morning. This ends months of political […]
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 […]
DRC loses key mining town Rubaya to M23 rebels
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of Rubaya, the main town at the heart of an area rich with mines of coltan, a key smart phone […]
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. […]
Congo Names First Female Prime Minister Amid Rising Eastern Violence
On Monday, Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the nation’s first female prime minister, a move aligning with his […]
Congo Reinstates Death Penalty After Over 20 Years Amid Militant Struggle
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ended a moratorium on the death penalty to address violence and militant activity, as announced by the justice ministry […]