Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
A rampaging rebel group has claimed the capture of another mining town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over a week after it took control of the region’s largest ...
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EAC and SADC leaders resolve, unite to address DR Congo crisis
In their deliberations, the summit officials urged the DRC government to make concerted efforts to protect civilians and ...
Crisis deepens in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Bukavu
The takeover of Bukavu would constitute an unparalleled extension of territory under the M23’s control, as well as a further ...
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M23 rebels threaten to advance on Bukavu as fighting flares
Bukavu and the strategic town of Kavumu, 35 km to the north, where the airport is located, are still under the control of the ...
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Lamola dismisses proposal to withdraw SA troops from the DRC
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has dismissed the proposal to withdraw South African ...
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Rebels attack DR Congo army ending lull in fighting
The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have attacked Congolese government forces in the South Kivu province, breaking a two-day lull ...
110,000 people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return
Rwanda-backed rebels controlling cities in eastern Congo have forcibly closed settlement camps, leading to the displacement ...
Displaced people dismantle shelters, saying they were ordered to leave camp in Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels controlling cities in eastern Congo have forcibly closed settlement camps, leading to the displacement ...
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Fighting breaks out in eastern DR Congo after two-day lull
Fighting erupted Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters ...
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New governor of North Kivu extends opening hours at border with Rwanda
The new governor of North Kivu Province in eastern DR Congo announced on Tuesday, February 11 a new extension of border crossing time between Goma city and Rubavu District in Rwanda. The new decision ...
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Government Reveals That SANDF Forces in Goma Under Severe Attack, Retreat Is Tactically Unsound
The Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga said the South African National Defence Force was facing intense fire from the M23 ...
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Humanitarians uphold commitment to support people affected by eastern DR Congo crisis
Despite significant challenges, humanitarians “plan to stay and deliver” in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between the Rwandan-backed M23 Movement and national forces ...