
Landslide Kills Over 200 at DRC Coltan Mine
More than 200 people, including approximately 70 children, have been killed in a landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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More than 200 people, including approximately 70 children, have been killed in a landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Reports indicate ongoing mass killings in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with calls for the Banyamulenge community to be heard amidst the violence.
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Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Commissioner Lahbib denounces the conditions of the eastern border of the DRC, but some dispute the mining agreements with one of the two parties involved.
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A strategic border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has reopened, facilitating the return of trade and humanitarian aid to the South Kivu region after a period of closure.

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Despite a ceasefire agreement, fighting has resumed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about the fragile peace in the region.
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A second mine collapse within weeks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of six people, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and several top officials, accusing them of supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa welcomed the move, while Kigali criticized it as 'unjust'.
The UK has condemned the M23 rebel group's capture of a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo and called for de-escalation.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has nominated its candidate for a position within the Francophonie organization.
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Congolese government forces have intensified operations in eastern DRC, launching drone attacks on positions in a battle over a key mining hub, following the reported death of an M23 spokesperson.

More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
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A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed
Following the reopening of the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, trade activities and a sense of hope have returned to the town of Uvira.
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The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Rwanda’s military, accusing it of violating a US-brokered peace agreement by continuing to back M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The continued backing from the RDF (Rwandan Defense Force) and its senior leadership has enabled M23 to capture DRC sovereign territory and continue […] The post US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
A drone attack has targeted the strategic Kisangani airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kayanja has called for three days of prayer and fasting to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mass graves have been discovered in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the Uvira region.

Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
An article discusses the persistence of child marriage in the Democratic Republic of Congo and proposes solutions such as expanding girls' education, strengthening legal enforcement, and community engagement to reverse the trend.
Firms from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo are exploring avenues to leverage trade opportunities presented by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
The Congo River Alliance/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the death of its military spokesperson under tragic circumstances.
Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens RFI
A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.