Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
As Rwanda-backed rebels strolled through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, President Felix Tshisekedi's office claimed it was actually still controlled by his army and "valiant" allied forces.
War in east puts DR Congo president under the cosh
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is on a quest for support as war in the east rages, but has so far returned empty-handed from trips abroad while anxiety mounts at home. Although the British foreign office has summoned Rwanda's top diplomat in London,
VOA60 Africa - UN: M23 armed group advancing on strategic zones in eastern DRC
The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern DRC after taking two key cities, Goma and Bukavu, according to the United Nations on Wednesday. U.N. Security Council members met on Wednesday in hopes of averting the widening of conflict into a regional war.
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Children use guns discarded by DR Congo army, as M23 rebels advance in south of Bukavu
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Democratic Republic of Congo has freed an opposition leader and the president's former right-hand man, Jean-Marc Kabund, his ...
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Denmark, Germany should urge Tshisekedi to address M23 grievances, says Gashumba
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries, Dr. Diane Gashumba, called on Denmark and Germany to support African-led initiatives for the eastern DR Congo crisis, by advocating for ...
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DRC: Vital Kamerhe faces scrutiny from Tshisekedi’s inner circle over M23 stance
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Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two key cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east in less than a month after a major escalation ...
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William Ruto hosts Felix Tshisekedi's envoy for talks on escalating crisis in DRC
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President Museveni speaks out on UPDF deployment in Bunia
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Tshisekedi meets Lourenco as M23 advances
Angola is still the mediator designated by the African Union for the conflict in the east ...
Calls grow for Congo to resolve conflict through dialogue
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has bemoaned inaction by the international community to end the fighting in the volatile eastern region. Experts, however, urge a local-driven process to find ...
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Anxiety rises in DRC capital as M23 rebels advance in east
President claims army still control city Anxiety grips people in capital Rebel advance latest episode in long-running conflict Tshisekedi faces criticism for lack of action Thank you for reading ...
Congolese church leaders push for peace talks between government, rebels
Congolese religious leaders are aiming to organise peace talks that would bring President Felix Tshisekedi's government, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and exiled opposition figures around the same table, ...