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Colombia's ELN rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of key congressional elections
PoliticsKorea Herald9d ago

Colombia's ELN rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of key congressional elections

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire Monday ahead of next month's high-stakes congressional elections, which have already been marred by acts of violence against candidates in rural areas. The National Liberation Army, or ELN, said in a statement published on its website that it will cease attacks against military and electoral authorities to allow for people to vote “in liberty,” but did not clarify when the ceasefire would end. The re

US Blames M23 and Rwanda for Latest DR Congo Violence
WorldFrance 2417d 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
WorldSCMPmyjoyonline16h 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-cd2d 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'.

Secret War for Venezuelan Minerals: Musk's Fear of Russia
Businessnewsbeast8d ago

Secret War for Venezuelan Minerals: Musk's Fear of Russia

Venezuela's jungles have become an unregulated 'Wild West' for gold, diamonds, and coltan, with armed gangs and rebel groups acting as de facto regimes, while the Trump administration seeks to secure mineral access amidst concerns about Russian influence.