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The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to curb President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. This move highlighted divisions within the Republican party regarding the president's foreign policy decisions.
An escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused alarm, leading to 160 deaths and prompting India to postpone an Africa summit. International efforts are underway to contain the virus, with calls for increased collaboration and trust.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is intensifying, leading to new cases, an attack on a treatment center, and international concerns such as flight diversions and event postponements. Health officials report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths as the virus spreads to new areas.
Uganda's Ministry of Health has confirmed an Ebola outbreak, reporting at least one death. The case is identified as imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about regional spread.
The M23 rebel group has begun to pull back from towns in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as international pressure for a ceasefire intensifies.
Malaysia's Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated) initiative has resulted in 556 fuel and LPG-related offences and seizures totaling RM23 million following 42,894 inspections.
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, citing his alleged support for the M23 rebel group.
Malaysians repaid a record RM23 billion in credit card debt by December 2025, even as overall household debt continued to increase.
Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) has suspended three members who were arrested in connection with a RM230 million 'zakat' fund scandal.
MONUSCO, the UN's peacekeeping mission, has welcomed progress in talks between Kinshasa and M23 rebels, which led to an agreement to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has accused the M23 rebel group and Rwanda of launching attacks, even as peace talks are underway in Switzerland.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid and ensure the release of prisoners within a ten-day timeframe.
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels have signed a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland to oversee the implementation of peace efforts, with new reports confirming the deal.
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.
Peace talks between AFC/M23 and DR Congo have been moved to Switzerland, a decision influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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.
UN and Congolese forces are struggling against a renewed M23 offensive, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Several people were killed today in a series of explosions in the city of Goma in Congo, the M23 rebel group announced. Drones hit a house in the bl
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.
AFRICA/DR CONGO - "In addition to Rwanda, the M23 and its Congolese leadership must be sanctioned" Agenzia Fides
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 AFC/M23 group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
US sanctions Rwanda military, four senior commanders over support to M23 rebels the-star.co.ke
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.
Congolese asylum seekers have reportedly rejected conditions set by the M23 rebel group for their return, prolonging their displacement.
Mass graves have been discovered in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the Uvira region.
M23 rebels retake 2 villages in eastern DR Congo after heavy clashes: Report Anadolu Ajansı
DR Congo forces kill military spokesperson for M23 rebel group Anadolu Ajansı
DR Congo government forces have targeted a strategic coltan mine in a drone strike against M23 rebels.
A spokesperson for the M23 rebel group was killed in a drone strike by the Congo army in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lt Col Willy Ngoma, spokesperson for the AFC/M23, was reportedly killed in a drone attack, as reported by The New Times.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after an assault by the M23 rebel group.
Pro-government militia claims 50 M23 fighters killed in eastern DR Congo clashes Anadolu Ajansı
A man from Miri, Malaysia, reportedly lost RM233,950 after falling victim to an alleged fake online stock investment scheme.
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.
Former finance minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is scheduled to testify on July 6 in the RM232.5 million graft and money laundering trial involving former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread, with reported cases and deaths increasing, prompting international aid efforts. Local resistance to containment measures has also been observed, including an incident where an Ebola treatment center was set on fire.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 100 deaths and caused international concern. The United States began screening airports after an American doctor contracted the virus in the DRC and was transferred to Germany for treatment.
AFC/M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have withdrawn from several positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following US diplomatic pressure. The Congolese army has moved in to regain control, marking a significant development in the conflict.
The anti-government armed group M23 withdrew from several localities north of Uvira, along National Road 5 bordering Burundi, on Monday morning.
Malaysian officials are pushing for amendments to the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Act 1966. The changes aim to establish legal safeguards for Mara's RM23 billion in assets, with a year-end deadline set for implementation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has extended the remand for individuals, including a preacher and an NGO deputy chief, in connection with separate investigations into the alleged misuse of NGO funds.
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (Zakat Selangor) has emphatically stated that it has no connection whatsoever to an alleged RM230 million NGO fraud case.
Two individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organization (NGO), have been remanded for four days following a MACC crackdown on a case involving RM230 million in zakat funds.
The United Nations has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in ongoing talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 armed group.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has accused M23 rebels of carrying out deadly attacks, even as peace talks are underway in Switzerland.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a Doha framework agreement, laying groundwork for peace despite remaining key issues.
Penang, Malaysia, reported an estimated RM23.86 million in losses due to fires during the first quarter of 2026.
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 AFC/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport.
M23 fighters have reportedly withdrawn from several villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
Several people have been killed in strikes on a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is held by the M23 rebel group.
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.
DRC: AFC/M23 claims responsibility for drone attack on Kisangani airport Seneweb
M23 rebels are reported to have killed 29 civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-June, according to NewVision.co.ug.
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 […] The post US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has intercepted M23 drones that were reportedly targeting the airport in Kisangani.
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.
Willy Ngoma, the spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, has reportedly died in North Kivu.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine africanews.com
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.
Officials report that a spokesperson for the M23 rebel group was killed in a drone strike carried out by the Congo army.
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.
World: DR Congo, M23 fighters trade accusations over ceasefi NewVision.co.ug
Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to five. This development follows an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with concerns growing about the virus's spread.
An angry crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center, fueled by growing tensions and disputes related to the ongoing outbreak. The incident occurred as the Ebola outbreak continued to spread in the region.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, leading to heightened international vigilance and border screening. This decision came as several countries, including Macau and Hong Kong, ramped up precautions and reports emerged of Americans exposed to the virus.
Human Rights Watch has released a report accusing M23 rebels and Rwandan forces of committing widespread atrocities against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The report details killings, rapes, and other abuses in the region.
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has taken control of Bunagana town in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the withdrawal of M23 rebels.
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila over his alleged support for the M23 rebel group. Kabila has condemned this blacklisting.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former company director who is expected to be charged in connection with a RM200 million loan fraud.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has clarified that RM230 million in alleged misappropriated funds originated from public donations, not 'zakat' funds.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged misappropriation of RM230 million in zakat funds, confiscating luxury vehicles, cash, and properties.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 armed group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid and release prisoners.
The DR Congo government and the M23 rebel group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries, protect civilians, and release prisoners within 10 days. This accord, made under the Doha Framework, aims to ease the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Qatar and several other nations have issued a joint statement addressing humanitarian access and judicial protection protocols related to the DRC-M23 conflict.
Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels claim withdrawal from key DR Congo city Inbox.lv
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.
Human Rights Watch is conducting an investigation into the M23 rebel group's occupation of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Entebbe Mayor Rulinda is reportedly linked to a suspicious transfer of Shs270 million, allegedly tied to the M23 rebel group.
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.
France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city.
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.
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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.
The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.
DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive Inbox.lv
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army, accusing it of supporting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
The UK has condemned the M23 rebel group's capture of a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo and called for de-escalation.
The M23 force in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reported that a drone strike killed its spokes.
Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
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.
A senior M23 rebel official was killed by a drone strike in eastern Congo.
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
A senior M23 commander was killed in a drone strike in Eastern DR Congo, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
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.