The seizure by M23 rebels of vast tracts of land in the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered a ...

Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; ...

Did you know that there has never been a single Tutsi armed group in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo before 1995? In this article, we will delve into the historical context of the ...

A rebel group that claimed to have captured the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, after fighting with the Congolese ...

The conflict in eastern DR Congo ... its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity". Sadc has sent peacekeeping troops, primarily from South Africa, to DR Congo to combat armed groups ...

The recent history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been one of civil war and corruption. It is rich in ...

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about? South Africa and Rwanda ... Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day," he said. The exchange marks a significant escalation in tensions ...

UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. secretary-general appealed Thursday for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a recent ...

The rebels are now reported to be moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu. The conflict in eastern DR Congo dates back to the 1990s but has rapidly escalated in recent weeks. M23, which ...