Tag: DRC

DRC: Burundi forces exit Congo amid M23 advance

February 19, 2025

In a significant development undermining Congo's military position, Burundian forces have begun withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite official denials from Burundi's military ... Read More

DR Congo’s M23 rebels capture Bukavu, raising fears of regional escalation

February 17, 2025

The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising fears of ... Read More

AU-PSC: Morocco pleads for a solution in DRC through dialogue, reaffirms opposition to all forms of separatism

February 15, 2025

Morocco called, on Friday evening before the meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) at the level of Heads of State and ... Read More

Congolese Church Leaders seek peace dialogue with M23 rebels

February 13, 2025

A critical peace initiative unfolded in eastern Congo as the country's major church organizations met with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in Goma, marking a new attempt ... Read More

SADC-EAC summit urges immediate ceasefire and negotiations in eastern DRC

February 10, 2025

Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic ... Read More

US focused on developing Africa’s mining sector amid industrialization and infrastructure challenges

February 10, 2025

The Trump administration has expressed a strong interest in developing Africa’s mining sector, particularly in minerals vital for clean energy technologies. On the first day ... Read More

UN calls for immediate peace in eastern DRC amid escalating violence

February 7, 2025

The UN chief has issued yet another appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where escalating violence between Rwanda-backed rebels and government ... Read More

M23 rebels launch new offensive in east DRC amid growing tensions before crisis summit

February 6, 2025

A new wave of violence erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched an offensive just days before the presidents ... Read More

EU under pressure to freeze its controversial minerals deal with Rwanda over involvement in DRC conflict

February 4, 2025

Belgium is leading the calls for the suspension of an EU's controversial minerals deal with Kigali after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the city of Goma last ... Read More

DRC: Rebel forces declare humanitarian pause in Eastern Congo crisis

February 4, 2025

In the shadow of last week's devastating assault that claimed 900 lives, M23 rebels have announced a unilateral ceasefire in eastern Congo. The declaration comes ... Read More