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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...
7,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo Fighting Since January – Prime Minister Laments
At least 7,000 people have died since January in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka made...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Control of Bukavu, Capital of South Kivu, Including Governor’s Office
M23 rebels have reportedly taken control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province after Congolese troops withdrew from the city. The armed...
FIFA Suspends Congolese FA and Pakistan FA Over Governance Issues
FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to serious governance violations,...
Tems Cancels Kigali Concert Over Rwanda-Congo Conflict
Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her scheduled concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to ongoing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the...
DR Congo Warns It Will Intensify Military Action Against M23 Rebels, Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has warned that it will intensify military operations against M23 rebels, who now control much of Goma,...
DR Congo Calls on UN Security Council to Act Against Rwanda as M23 Attacks in Goma Kill Over 100
The Democratic Republic of Congo is demanding immediate action against Rwanda over the ongoing crisis in the eastern part of the country. The...
DR Congo Cuts Ties with Rwanda as M23 Rebels Intensify Fighting and Advance into Goma
The M23 rebels said on Monday that they had taken control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of...
M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
The M23 rebel group has captured Minova, a key town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The city serves as an...