UN describes ‘mass panic’ in Goma as Rwanda-backed rebels claim control of key Congo city
Rwanda-backed rebels captured Goma, Congo's largest city, causing mass panic among its two million residents and prompting a declaration of ...
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U.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern Congo
At least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers have been killed in fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, prompting an ...
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the latest escalation in eastern DRC
The EU expressed deep concern about the escalating conflict in eastern DRC, exacerbated by the M23's renewed offensive with Rwandan ...
Democratic Republic of Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face increasing danger as the M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda Defence ...
What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting has intensified in eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize key towns and close in on Goma, causing a ...
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, backed by Rwanda, have surrounded Goma, escalating a long-standing conflict in the region. ...
Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’
The High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations announced a plan to combat antisemitism and bigotry, emphasizing the need ...
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 10 people in eastern Congo
At least 10 people were killed by Islamic State-linked rebels in the village of Makoko in eastern Congo, as reported ...
Congo executes 102 'urban bandits' with 70 more set to be killed, officials say
In Kinshasa, Congo, the government has executed 102 men aged 18 to 35, with 70 more set to be executed ...
Afreximbank signs landmark hydropower project in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Afreximbank signed a project preparation facility financing agreement with Kipay Investments SAS for a renewable energy project in the DRC, ...
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