WFP: Conflict in DR Congo becoming regional crisis as thousands flee country
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming a regional ...
US lawmakers urged to stop China’s critical minerals ‘exploitation’ of DR Congo
House subcommittee hears that the cobalt-rich African nation’s population is suffering as ruling elites and their partners ...
DR Congo rebel leader says sanctions, US minerals deal won't stop fighting in the east
Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without ...
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UN agency calls for urgent aid as conflict drives refugees from DR Congo
Violence in DR Congo has sent thousands of people fleeing into neighbouring countries. Funding is desperately needed to feed ...
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Aid operations stretched to the limit in Burundi by ongoing DR Congo crisis
With thousands fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) across the border into Burundi, aid operations ...
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SAMIDRC: My visit to a force 'welcome to Soweto' but unwelcome to DR Congo
Welcome to Soweto,” reads the name of a small store, with the flags of South Africa and DR Congo either side of the phrase. The small maroon container shop deals in everyday products, from soft drinks ...
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Mapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo
Ongoing violence and instability, including fighting by M23 rebels, has forced millions of people to flee their homes.
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DR Congo to launch political consultations for unity government
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will begin political consultations on Monday to form a government of national ...
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Renewed fighting in DR Congo as regional powers step up ceasefire efforts
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and pro-government fighters have clashed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo despite pressure ...
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Congolese military asks troops to observe ceasefire in eastern DR Congo
In a statement, the military said it took note of the rebel group’s decision to heed the ceasefire called for by Congolese ...
The East African on MSN2d
DR Congo says still open to direct dialogue with the M23 rebels
On the ground in North Kivu, the M23/AFC announced that it has withdrawn from some of the areas it recently conquered during ...
France 24 on MSN1d
M23 rebels say they withdraw forces to support peace push in DR Congo
In the Great Lakes region, hopes for a ceasefire in the strategic Congolese town of Walikale, seized by M23 rebels last week, ...