Technical teams from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a preliminary peace deal, which is set to be officially signed next week, according to a joint announcement from the two countries and the United States. The goal is to put an end to the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. The draft agreement, […]
In a significant diplomatic meeting, Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi met with U.S. lawmaker Ronny Jackson to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and explore potential U.S. business opportunities, particularly in the mining sector. Tensions in Eastern Congo and Prospects for Peace The meeting comes amid growing concerns over the escalating […]
On Monday, the M23 rebel group withdrew from peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), less than a day before the two sides were set to meet in Angola. The rebels’ decision came after the European Union imposed sanctions on M23 and several Rwandan officials earlier that day. The Congo River Alliance, […]
Since January 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in a war-like crisis. Fighters from the M23 rebel group have rapidly advanced in the eastern region, seizing several key cities and towns. Their first major coup came at the end of January with the capture of Goma, a major city in North […]
On Thursday, the Congolese military urged deserters to return to their units after rogue soldiers fired weapons and looted parts of the eastern town of Lubero, following their escape from nearby clashes with advancing rebels supported by Rwanda. The violence highlights growing instability within the Congolese armed forces as they struggle against the M23 rebel […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has requested military assistance from Chad to help tackle a growing insurgency by the M23 rebels, who are allegedly supported by Rwanda, in the eastern provinces of Congo. This was confirmed by a Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency. On Tuesday, Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration met […]
On Wednesday, representatives from the influential Catholic church in Congo met with a rebel leader whose M23 forces, backed by Rwanda, took control of Goma—the largest city in the country’s eastern region—last month and have continued to advance southward. The meeting, which took place in Goma, came as the rebel leader, Corneille Nangaa, seeks to […]
The ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to wreak havoc, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. More than 1,000 refugees have crossed into Uganda in recent days, fleeing the violent clashes between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group in North Kivu province. The latest reports reveal that over 700 […]
The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the grips of an escalating rebellion, as the M23 rebel group continues to seize key territories, including the strategically important city of Goma. In a defiant televised address, President Felix Tshisekedi vowed that his government would mount a vigorous and coordinated military response […]