Tag: Congo Conflict

Angola has announced its withdrawal as the mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.  The decision, revealed by the presidency ...

Top United Nations officials have raised alarm over the escalating crisis in eastern Congo, warning that the offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels threatens to ignite a broader regional conflict.  The ...

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has launched a strong attack on Rwanda, accusing the neighboring country of "predatory aggression" against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over several decades.  Speaking at ...

Rwanda-backed rebels have taken control of Bukavu, a major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, further intensifying concerns over regional stability.  The Congolese government confirmed the occupation, stating that M23 rebels ...

A dire displacement crisis is unfolding in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 rebels push forward, cutting off humanitarian aid routes, United Nations humanitarians warned on Friday, ...

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized large parts of Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including its airport, the United Nations confirmed on Wednesday.  The ...

Government forces in eastern Congo have reclaimed several towns from armed groups in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, according to a statement from the Congolese army. This development comes ...

The M23 rebel group has intensified its advance in eastern Congo, capturing two crucial towns, Katale and Masisi, amid a deepening security and humanitarian crisis.  Civil society members and local ...

Eastern Congo's mining sector remains a lucrative target for rebel groups, with the M23 militia reportedly generating around $300,000 in monthly revenue through their control of a key mining area, ...