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Tag: DRC
DRC: Burundi forces exit Congo amid M23 advance
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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