UN and Congolese Forces Battle Resurgent M23 in Eastern DRC
UN and Congolese forces are struggling against a renewed M23 offensive, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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UN and Congolese forces are struggling against a renewed M23 offensive, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Republic of Congo is holding an election that could extend the incumbent president's 42-year rule, drawing international attention to the country's political landscape.
The Republic of Congo is preparing to hold its presidential election, a significant political event for the Central African nation.

In the oil-producing Republic of Congo, nearly half the population lives in poverty, with 60 percent of people under 25 hoping for change amidst the country's wealth disparity.
A militia attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of 25 people, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.

A French aid worker for UNICEF and two other individuals were killed in a drone strike on a residential building in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an investigation into a recent drone strike.
A United Nations mission has condemned the use of drones in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about escalating conflict tactics in the region.
A Chinese mining company is being blamed for a health crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A French aid worker for UNICEF was killed in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following overnight airstrikes that also claimed several other lives, as confirmed by President Emmanuel Macron.

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 Dutch letterbox company Fleurette has been fined 25.8 million euros by the Public Prosecution Service. The company was found to have bribed officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo in exchange for favorable deals.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has granted permission for Uganda to pursue rebels within its territory, indicating cross-border military cooperation.
A deadly landslide in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left dozens of people missing.
The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo have discovered a secret weapons stash in the Ituri province, suggesting efforts to counter illicit arms trafficking or rebel activities.
Ugandan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) troops have reportedly killed 28 fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militant group.
The UN chief has appointed James Swan as the new head of MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A massive landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of over 200 people, including children, in a rebel-held area.
A devastating landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities, including 70 children.
More than 200 people died on Tuesday when a landslide occurred in a columbite mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Ministry of Mines.
A devastating mine landslide in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in a death toll exceeding 200, according to government reports.
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 Rwanda's military due to its involvement in fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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 has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and top officials, citing their alleged support for M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Reports indicate ongoing mass killings in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with calls for the Banyamulenge community to be heard amidst the violence.
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 Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) has killed a senior commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Around 50 people are feared dead following a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has nominated its candidate for a position within the Francophonie organization.
The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a significant $1.2 billion health agreement, aiming to bolster health initiatives in the African nation.
At least 171 bodies have been discovered in what are believed to be two mass graves in the conflict-affected eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo is actively resisting a proposed sell-off of its forests, highlighting ongoing conservation battles in the region.
Firms from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo are exploring avenues to leverage trade opportunities presented by the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
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.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.
A new 2,000-kilometer fiber optic network has been activated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to boost business and connectivity in the region.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened.
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.
A crisis analysis report details the monthly displacement situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo for January 2026.

Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to face off in an exhibition match in the Democratic Republic of Congo in April, with Mayweather planning a professional return afterward.
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.

Congo Republic is holding a presidential election on Sunday, widely anticipated to extend the long rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, who is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders and seems set to win a fifth consecutive term against a weakened opposition.

The Republic of Congo has held elections to choose its new president, with results expected to determine the country's leadership.

A French humanitarian worker for UNICEF was killed in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, after her house was hit by an explosive device, prompting a war crime investigation by the national anti-terrorism prosecutor.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and the UNHCR have reached an agreement to resume the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees.
The African Union has issued a condemnation following a drone strike in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
A French UN aid worker was among three people killed in a drone strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about the safety of humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.
The UN chief has condemned the killing of a UNICEF worker during a strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarian personnel.
A French national, identified as an aid worker, has been killed in an explosion or air strike in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in Goma.
A French aid worker was among three people killed in an air strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
An aid worker for the United Nations was killed in Goma, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo held by rebels.
The M23 rebel group has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo government of targeting civilians following a drone strike, escalating tensions in the conflict.
Human Rights Watch reports a surge in enforced disappearances in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising serious human rights concerns.
The United Nations has reported widespread conflict-related sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with armed groups being responsible for the majority of cases.
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.
Rwanda has expressed its opposition to the African Union's decision to support the deployment of southern African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Congolese foreign minister has welcomed US Treasury sanctions on the Rwandan army, calling for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 rebels are reported to have killed 29 civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-June, according to NewVision.co.ug.
More than 200 people have been killed in a landslide at a rebel-held mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

More than 200 people were killed on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's mining ministry said late Wednesday.

A landslide at the Rubaya mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo, located west of Goma, has resulted in more than 200 fatalities.

More than 200 people, including approximately 70 children, have been killed in a landslide at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure, easing tensions and resuming cross-border activities.
The AFC/M23 group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Italy is seeking a United Nations investigation into the killing of its envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military, citing a 'violation' related to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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.
Ugandan President Museveni has received status reports regarding the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A drone attack has targeted the strategic Kisangani airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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The M23 force in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reported that a drone strike killed its spokes.

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.

Multiple mass graves have been discovered in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a significant $1.2 billion health deal with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe have reportedly withdrawn from the agreement.
A sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo is actively resisting efforts to sell off its forest land, highlighting ongoing environmental protection challenges in the region.
A spokesperson for the M23 rebel group was killed in a drone strike by the Congo army in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.

French boxer Tony Yoka has switched his sporting nationality to the Democratic Republic of Congo — his father's country — with the ambition of winning another Olympic gold medal. The 33-year-old Yoka
Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending a two-month closure that had impacted regional relations and trade.
France has confirmed the presence of its troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Five years after the assassination of Ambassador Attanasio, the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly deteriorated.
Despite a ceasefire agreement, fighting has resumed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about the fragile peace in the region.

France has clarified that its military personnel are present in the Democratic Republic of Congo solely to train local armed forces, addressing speculation after images of soldiers in French uniform circulated online.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a significant increase in sexual violence against girls and young women, leading to the establishment of support centers to provide assistance.

The Republic of Congo is holding an election where 82-year-old Denis Sassou Nguesso is seeking a fifth term, potentially extending his 40 years already in power.

Voters in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) are preparing to elect their next leader, with analysts widely predicting victory for longtime President Denis Sassou Nguesso, making the election a mere formality.
The United Nations has expressed alarm over deadly clashes and increasing displacement in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
An op-ed piece highlights the ongoing and unchanging challenges in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting a persistent state of crisis.

A French aid worker was among three people killed in drone strikes on a residential building in Goma, a rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which witnesses say was frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.
A French aid worker has been killed in an air strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A firm owned by an Israeli billionaire has reached a settlement of $30 million in a graft probe related to its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Several people have been killed in strikes on a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is held by the M23 rebel group.
Young people in the Republic of Congo anticipate little change as the country heads into a presidential election, reflecting a sense of political stagnation.

Young voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo are increasingly disillusioned with politics as the country prepares for presidential elections, with 82-year-old incumbent Denis Sassou-Nguesso favored to win after over forty years in power.
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.
A blacklisted Israeli tycoon firm has settled a probe in the Democratic Republic of Congo for $30 million.
Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have issued a call for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

A landslide in a Coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly buried over 100 workers, leading to fears of mass casualties.
A new deadly landslide struck the Rubaya mine at the Gakombe mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo, trapping hundreds of miners.
The French foreign minister arrived in Rwanda following a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

International concern is rising over the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following a deadly mine collapse and ongoing cease-fire violations by rebels, prompting condemnation from the U.S., EU, and global partners.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo reports that approximately 200 people were killed after a landslide occurred at a rebel-held mine.

More than 200 people are feared dead after a landslide in a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The mine was previously known for its extremely unsafe conditions.

More than 200 people lost their lives on Tuesday in the collapse of a mine in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the DRC government said on Wednesday.

A mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities, including approximately 70 children, in the same mine that previously collapsed last month.
A landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly killed over 100 people.
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Monaco for alleged money laundering and corruption, specifically in connection with sponsorship deals related to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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 the Rwanda Defence Force, citing violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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 United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military due to its alleged involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has intercepted M23 drones that were reportedly targeting the airport in Kisangani.
Kayanja has called for three days of prayer and fasting to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
French President Emmanuel Macron and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi held a meeting in Paris to address the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is challenging Rwanda's Mushikiwabo for the top position at the Francophonie organization, proposing Lumumba as its candidate.
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.
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have targeted a strategic coltan mine with a drone strike against M23 rebels.
The Congo River Alliance/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the death of its military spokesperson under tragic circumstances.
The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after an assault by the M23 rebel group.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the leadership of its state-owned mining company, Gecamines, amidst ongoing mineral talks with the United States.
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.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has named new leaders for its state-owned copper and cobalt mining company.
A key border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for two months.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is making strides in overcoming its long-standing reliance on diesel fuel and imported energy, marking a significant industrial milestone.

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.