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Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma, Eastern DRC
WorldThe Guardian4d 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-figaro4d 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 Sanctions Rwandan Army and Officials for M23 Support in DRC
PoliticsAl Jazeeradaily-monitor-ugactualite-cd12d 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'.

French Aid Worker Killed in DR Congo Drone Strikes
WorldBBCNYTle-monde+5wapole-figaroPremium Timesactualite-cdclub-of-mozambique3d ago8 sources

French Aid Worker Killed in DR Congo Drone Strikes

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.

DRC Youth Disillusioned Ahead of Presidential Elections
WorldFrance 244d ago

DRC Youth Disillusioned Ahead of Presidential Elections

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.

US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo ‘violation’
Politicsvanguard-ng13d 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.

PoliticsDaily Nation17d ago

Strategies to Combat Child Marriage in DRC

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.

US Blames M23 and Rwanda for Latest DR Congo Violence
WorldFrance 2427d 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.