DR Congo conflict advances

New conflict escalating in Africa: What is happening on border between DR Congo and Rwanda
Rwanda-backed Congolese rebels from the M23 movement have announced the capture of the major city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Reports indicate casualties among international peacekeepers,
The Conflict in DR Congo Explained
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region has been embroiled in conflict for over three decades, with over 100 armed groups vying for territory in the mineral-rich region. One of the armed groups,
DR Congo conflict advances as UN warns of regional escalation
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, as the United Nations top rights body said it would launch an investigation into alleged violations and abuses during the deadly clashes gripping the African nation.
UN rights chief warns against 'escalating' DR Congo conflict
The UN Human Rights Council is considering whether to launch an investigation into alleged abuses committed in eastern Congo on Kinshasa's request. Rwanda alleged it was responding to an "imminent" threat from Congo.
DR Congo conflict advances as UN calls for peace
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group continued its advance Thursday through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and looked poised to seize a strategic town, as United Nations chief Antonio Guterres called for peace.
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Rwanda’s reckless plan to redraw the map of Africa
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Child deaths linked to reduced female education may be on par with those directly due to armed conflict in Africa
Across 28 countries in Africa, armed conflict within 25 kilometers of a female primary school student's household is associated with a reduction in schooling of 0.38 years by the time she reaches ...