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DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Monitoring Deal in Switzerland
WorldAl Jazeeraswissinfoactualite-cd11h ago3 sources

DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Monitoring Deal in Switzerland

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.

Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma, Eastern DRC
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma, Eastern DRC

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 in Goma, DRC, Cause Multiple Fatalities
Worldle-figaro1mo ago

Airstrikes in Goma, DRC, Cause Multiple Fatalities

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.

US Blames M23 and Rwanda for Latest DR Congo Violence
WorldFrance 241mo ago

US Blames M23 and Rwanda for Latest DR Congo Violence

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.

Landslide kills over 200 people at Congo’s Rubaya mine, mines ministry says
WorldSCMPmyjoyonline1mo ago2 sources

Landslide kills over 200 people at Congo’s Rubaya mine, mines ministry says

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 […]

US Sanctions Rwandan Army and Officials for M23 Support in DRC
PoliticsAl Jazeeradaily-monitor-ugactualite-cd1mo ago3 sources

US Sanctions Rwandan Army and Officials for M23 Support in DRC

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'.

US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’

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.

Several People Killed in Congo Explosions
Worldvijesti-me1mo ago

Several People Killed in Congo Explosions

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.

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens after two months of closure
WorldFrance 24actualite-cd1mo ago2 sources

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens after two months of closure

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.

DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive
WorldFrance 24actualite-cd1mo ago2 sources

DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive

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.