Tag: M23 rebels

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has made a startling claim, stating he has seen "credible intelligence" indicating that Rwanda is planning an attack on his country.  The accusations add to the ...

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 ...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced plans for a "phased withdrawal" of its military deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  The decision follows mounting losses ...

The sad reality is that although the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is blessed with abundant mineral resources — including rare earth minerals worth trillions of dollars — the country ...

At least 11 people were killed on Thursday, February 27, when explosions ripped through a rally organized by leaders of the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, a city under their ...

A new group of African leaders is stepping in to mediate the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the International Criminal Court (ICC) launches an investigation ...

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 ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again at the center of conflict as the M23 rebel group continues its advance, facing little resistance from the Congolese army. The ...

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, ...