Women and children lead return to Rwanda after decades
Hundreds of Rwandan refugees displaced by the 1994 genocide return home with support from the UN and local authorities.
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Congo Conflict
Tantalite prices soar to two-year highs amid Congo unrest
Unrest in eastern Congo has driven tantalite prices up by 25 percent, impacting electronics and aerospace industries reliant on the rare mineral.
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Kabila returns to Congo, arrives in Goma
Joseph Kabila’s return to Congo and arrival in Goma comes amid a deadly conflict with M23 rebels and ongoing talks for a fragile ceasefire agreement.
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Fighting in Goma between Congo forces, M23 rebels
Clashes between Congo’s army and M23 rebels in Goma left 52 dead as both sides blamed each other while peace talks were reportedly underway in Doha.
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M23 accuses DRC government of trying to derail peace talks
As peace talks in Angola near, M23 claims the DRC is escalating violence to sabotage negotiations, while Kinshasa remains silent on the allegations.
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Refugee crisis worsens, with stadium overcrowded in Burundi
Refugees in Burundi are enduring overcrowded shelters and poor sanitation due to the Congo conflict.
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DR Congo demands stronger actions against Rwanda
Congo’s prime minister reports over 7,000 deaths this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance, prompting EU scrutiny of agreements with Rwanda.
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M23 rebels vow to restore Bukavu’s security after looting
Residents of Bukavu are grappling with the aftermath of widespread looting after the arrival of M23 rebels. The insurgents, backed by Rwanda, entered the city on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in eastern Congo’s ongoing conflict. The M23 rebels’ entry into Bukavu, Congo’s second-largest city, follows their capture of Goma in January. With Bukavu’s strategic
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Congo Rwanda leaders set to meet amid tensions escalate
President Felix Tshisekedi will join a regional summit in Tanzania, where leaders may discuss Congo’s conflict with Rwandan-backed rebels as the UN warns of worsening instability.
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Uncertainty in DR Congo as UN mission halts peacekeeper pullout
Government and U.N. reassess next steps in response to security challenges. No timeline set for next phase.
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