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DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign US-Mediated Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 27, following...
Rwanda Withdraws from Economic Community of Central African States Over Dispute with DR Congo
Rwanda has withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the regional body of siding with the Democratic Republic of...
DR Congo Senate Strips Former President Kabila of Immunity Over Support for M23 Rebellion
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity, opening the door to his prosecution...
DR Congo: Former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo to Serve 10 Years in Prison for Embezzlement, Alongside Central Bank Governor
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Ponyo to 10 years of forced labour for...
Floods Kill Over 100 People in Eastern DR Congo After Kasaba River Overflows
More than 100 people have been confirmed dead after severe floods hit the village of Kasaba in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic...
DR Congo Hands Over 3 Americans Jailed for Failed Coup Amid U.S. Mineral-for-Security Talks
Three American citizens jailed over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo were handed over to U.S. custody on Tuesday....
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Walikale Ahead of Peace Talks
M23 rebels have withdrawn from Walikale, an important town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The group described the withdrawal as a...
DR Congo, M23 Rebels to Hold First Direct Talks in Qatar on 9 April
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold their first direct talks on 9 April in Doha, Qatar. According to...
M23 Rebels Seize Another Town in Eastern DR Congo, Ignoring Ceasefire Calls
M23 rebels have moved further into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching the outskirts of Walikale on Wednesday. This comes just a...
DR Congo Authorities and M23 Rebels to Hold Direct Talks in Angola as Conflict Escalates
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold direct talks in Angola’s capital, Luanda, on 18 March. Angola’s presidency confirmed...
Germany Halts Aid to Rwanda Over DR Congo Conflict
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda and is reviewing existing commitments over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group in...
UK Suspends Aid and Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict
The United Kingdom has suspended direct bilateral aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic and economic restrictions. This follows allegations that Rwanda supports the...