A massive military parade held by the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo over the weekend has triggered fresh fears that a long anticipated peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda the group’s alleged main backer could be unraveling. On Sunday, M23 fighters staged a show of force in Goma, parading more […]
Arabica Beans Rot in Highlands as Escalating Violence Displaces Thousands in Eastern DRC In the misty highlands of North and South Kivu, the lifeblood of one of Africa’s most prized coffee growing regions is withering. As fighting intensifies between the Congolese government and M23 rebels, coffee farmers have been forced to flee, leaving behind ripe […]
Tensions Rise Over Nairobi’s Diplomatic Moves in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo has firmly rejected Kenya’s appointment of a Consul-General to Goma, accusing Nairobi of breaching diplomatic protocol and undermining Congolese sovereignty amid ongoing conflict in the eastern region. Kenya’s designation of Judy Kiara as Consul-General to Goma announced Friday has sparked outrage […]
Rwanda has quit the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the bloc of violating its rights after being denied its scheduled leadership role. Kigali blames the DRC for politically blocking its presidency, while the DRC cites Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo as justification. The dispute highlights worsening regional tensions […]
Congo’s government and M23 rebels held their first talks in months last week in Qatar, following the rebels’ rapid offensive in eastern Congo. These discussions, which will continue next week in Doha, offer the best chance yet to end the fighting, which has caused thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands since M23 seized […]
African regional groups have increased their team of former heads of state to help resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, aiming to restart stalled peace talks. The most recent setback happened on Monday when the M23 rebels went back on their promise to withdraw from the key town of Walikale, accusing the Congolese army […]
The M23 rebel group announced on Monday that they would send a team to peace talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), scheduled to begin Tuesday in Luanda, Angola’s capital. A five-member delegation is set to travel to Luanda on Monday for discussions, following a request from Angolan authorities, according to […]
Angola is stepping in as a mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and M23 rebels, aiming to bring both parties to the negotiating table. Peace talks are set to take place in Angola on March 18, marking a significant opportunity for dialogue following months of violence and territorial […]
On Tuesday, Angola announced its intention to facilitate direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly supported by Rwanda, in the coming days. It was unclear whether the Congolese government, which has consistently refused to engage with the M23, would participate in the discussions. A spokesperson […]
Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reportedly initiated secretive talks with opposition leaders and civil society groups about the country’s political future. This comes at a time when rebels, backed by Rwanda, continue to capture vital territories in the eastern part of the DRC, exacerbating the nation’s already […]