Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rejected any dialogue with the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group, as the ...

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President William Ruto faces a delicate task as chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace talks, with experts warning his decisions could affect ...

Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and ...

On January 28, a mass demonstration took place in Kinshasa in support of the Congolese army and against the policy of several countries, including France, towards Rwanda. It was accompanied by attacks ...

Analysts have faulted the diplomatic gaffes by President William Ruto, in his attempt to bring the two leaders to the table ...

Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s ...

M23's last occupation of Goma was short-lived, and within a year they were a defeated force. This time, things are different.

After three years on the run from the Rwandan-backed M23 insurgency in eastern Congo, on Sunday, with the rebels fighting ...