Angola to Mediate Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels

Angola to Mediate Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels

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 […]

M23 Rebels Seize Mining Town in Eastern Congo Despite Unilateral Ceasefire, Tensions Escalate

M23 Rebels Seize Mining Town in Eastern Congo Despite Unilateral Ceasefire, Tensions Escalate

In a dramatic escalation of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have taken control of the strategic mining town of Nyabibwe in South Kivu province, even as they declared a unilateral ceasefire just days earlier. This latest move brings the rebels perilously closer to Bukavu, the provincial capital, a […]

Shooting Rings Out in Congo's Goma After Rebels Claim the City

Shooting Rings Out in Congo’s Goma After Rebels Claim the City

Gunfire erupted in the streets of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, early this morning, following claims by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels that they had seized control of the strategic city. The sound of shots reverberated through parts of the city, adding to the rising tension in the region, which has already seen thousands of […]