Democratic Republic of Congo Civil War

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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.

UPI News on MSN · 2d

U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.

Irish Independent on MSN · 13h

Fears of all-out war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels say they will take fight to the capital

Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) largest city said they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa. It comes as the DRC’s president called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion and his defence minister rejected calls for talks.

M23, Congo and Burundi

Reuters on MSN · 6h

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears

By David Lewis and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI - As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi,

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Congo's Army and Burundian Allies Slow M23 Rebel's Southern March

Earlier this week the Tutsi-led M23 rebels seized Goma, the largest city in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo which is home to lucrative gold, coltan and tin ore mines. They then shifted their focus to Bukavu in neighbouring South Kivu province and made some progress toward that objective.

France 24 on MSN · 1d

M23 rebels try to expand control in DR Congo

The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in Eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in south Kivu province. The Rwandan backed rebel group reportedly face little resistance. Meanwhile East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

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Ramaphosa, Kagame Spar Over Battle in Congo

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'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports

The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...

Mail & Guardian1d

Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda ...

EWN Sport11h

Don't let 'fanatics' plunge you into war, Malema cautions Ramaphosa

FILE: Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema during a media briefing at Narec, Johannesburg on 21 November 2019.

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Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, say they are gripped by fear as ...

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EAC and the battle for the soul of DR Congo

This introduction lays a foundation for the discussion of the East African Community and the battle for the soul of the DR ...

DR Congo country profile

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

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Full-Scale War Breaking Out Between Rwanda, Congo

According to various media reports, Rwandan troops have concentrated on the border with the Congolese and are ready to invade ...

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Pope Francis calls for an end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Pope Francis expressed his “extreme concern” for the worsening security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know

A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region ...

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