Rwanda-DRC tension: Have rebels taken control of Congolese city? What next? | Conflict News
The M23 rebel group has declared the key city of Goma under its control, signalling a major blow to the Congolese army and a serious…
‘Declaration of war’: M23 rebels claim seizing key DR Congo city of Goma | Conflict News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Witnesses say they saw rebels entering the centre of the eastern city of Goma amid gunfire, as the UN calls for an…
UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DRC as rebels press offensive | Armed Groups News
Antonio Guterres urges the M23 rebels to immediately cease all hostile actions as thousands of civilians flee Goma in eastern DRC.United Nations chief Antonio Guterres…
At least 12 peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo fighting | News
Nine South African and three Malawian peacekeeping soldiers have been killed by M23 rebels, authorities say.At least 12 peacekeepers, including two from the UN peacekeeping…
Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault | Conflict News
The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line,…
M23 rebels seize key eastern DRC town of Minova | Armed Groups News
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.M23 rebels have seized the town…
More than 230,000 displaced in DRC since start of the year, UN says | Conflict News
The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world.More than 230,000 people have been displaced since the…
How to end the conflict in eastern DRC? | Conflict
M23 rebel fighters have taken control of two towns in North Kivu province.The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been…
M23 rebels take key town of Masisi as they advance in eastern DRC | Conflict News
The town of Masisi is in a rich, mountainous location that provides access to the provincial capital of Goma.M23 rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic…
‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC | Mining News
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – From the Port of Lobito in Angola, along Africa’s Atlantic coast, runs a 1,300km (800-mile) stretch of railway…
‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict | Armed Groups News
For three years, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in an armed conflict between the army and the M23 rebel…
Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official | News
At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River.At least 38 people have…
Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo? | TV Shows
Tech giant accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.The world’s most valuable company – Apple – is being sued…
Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say | Kamala Harris News
Health authorities said the disease presents in the form of a respiratory illness.A previously unknown disease making the rounds in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting | Conflict News
DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand that the DRC hold direct dialogue with M23.Peace talks between the leaders of Rwanda…
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping? | Crimes Against Humanity News
A court has ordered Belgium to pay millions of dollars in compensation to five mixed-race women who were forcibly taken from their homes in the…
Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources | Health News
African Union health watchdog’s chief has said mpox outbreak is ‘still on the upward trend generally’ as cases spread.The African Union’s health watchdog has warned…
How the world keeps failing eastern DRC | Opinions
On August 10, at least 18 were killed near the city of Beni, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) near the border…
DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak | Health News
The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first vaccination campaign…
WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses | Health News
The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use…