The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels have signed a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland. This deal aims to establish a framework for overseeing the cessation of hostilities and fostering stability in the region.
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has reportedly taken over Bunagana town in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the M23 rebel group completed its withdrawal from the strategic location.
The alleged withdrawal of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict is shrouded in confusion, raising questions about the true state of affairs.
Reporters Without Borders states that the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo is holding civilians, including two journalists, in metal shipping containers without light or ventilation.
At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.
Airstrikes targeting Goma, a city held by the M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in several deaths. An aid worker reported hearing a drone followed by a powerful explosion that damaged a nearby building.
The United States has implemented visa restrictions on Rwandan officials, citing their alleged support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A report from Agenzia Fides highlights calls for sanctions against the M23 rebel group and its Congolese leadership, in addition to Rwanda, for their role in the conflict in DR Congo.
Authorities claim at least 200 people died in a coltan mine collapse in Rubayi, DR Congo, while the M23 rebel group, which controls the area, disputes this number, reporting only five casualties.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military, citing its support for the M23 militia's brutal offensives in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A US Senior Adviser for Africa has attributed the recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the M23 rebel group and Rwanda. This statement highlights ongoing regional tensions and external involvement in the conflict.
Uncertainty persists regarding the promised release of FARDC soldiers held by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and challenges in the region.
The conflict in Congo persists, with President Tshisekedi facing challenges from the M23 rebel group and the perceived ineffectiveness of the UN peacekeeping mission, leading him to reframe the ongoing war.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of the aid worker, who was working for UNICEF, the UN children's agency, in Goma, an eastern DRC city held by the M23 rebel group.
The M23 rebel group has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo government of targeting civilians following a drone strike, escalating tensions in the conflict.
A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo has reportedly killed at least 200 people, though the M23 rebel group controlling the mine disputes this official death toll.
More than 200 people died on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s mines ministry said on Wednesday. A senior official from the AFC/M23 rebel group, which controls the mine, told Reuters earlier that only five or six died in the […]
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's Defence Forces due to their involvement in the Eastern DR Congo conflict and demands their immediate withdrawal.
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 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 […]
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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.
The Congo River Alliance/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the death of its military spokesperson under tragic circumstances.
Willy Ngoma, the spokesman for the M23 rebel group, was killed in a drone attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo's army in the eastern part of the country.
Despite former President Trump's claims of ending the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues in the eastern region between government troops, militia allies, and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Fighting is escalating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Congolese soldiers, supported by local armed groups, and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, pushing civilians to a breaking point.
Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Several people have been killed in explosions in Congo, with the M23 group accusing the Congolese government of the attack, though the government has not yet responded.
Drone strikes on a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo held by the M23 rebel group have resulted in several fatalities, according to various sources.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and top officials, citing their alleged support for M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
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
After two months of closure, a key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has officially reopened. The Kavimvira post was closed in December as the Rwanda-backed M23 launched a fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo. France 24's regional correspondent Emmet Livingstone tells us more.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese authorities reasserted control over the area.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly offered a tantalum deposit, currently under M23 rebel control, to the United States as part of a proposed minerals pact.