South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in fighting with M23 rebels.
South Africa strengthens Congo mission with more military support Read More »
Top African officials from East and Southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, stressing the urgency of peace talks ahead of a key regional summit.
East and Southern African leaders push for Congo truce deal Read More »
The UN Human Rights Council established a fact-finding mission to investigate widespread human rights violations in eastern Congo after adopting a resolution without a vote.
UN fact-finding mission to investigate abuses in eastern Congo Read More »
A Swiss aid group confirmed that three local workers were killed in an attack in eastern Congo, prompting the suspension of its humanitarian programs.
Swiss aid workers killed in DRC attack Read More »
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is closely monitoring the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
ICC warns of potential war crimes in eastern Congo Read More »
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to attend a regional summit in Tanzania.
DRC, Rwanda leaders to attend summit amid conflict Read More »
Rwanda has welcomed calls for a joint regional summit to address the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have made significant gains.
Rwanda backs joint summit to address DR Congo crisis Read More »
The Tanzanian army confirmed that two of its soldiers were killed and four others wounded in clashes with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, as tensions escalate in the region.
Two Tanzanian soldiers killed in escalating DR Congo conflict Read More »
Burundi has accused Rwanda of military involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda: Burundi troops involved in DRC fighting against M23 Read More »
The conflict in eastern DR Congo, driven by M23 rebels, risks escalating into a broader regional war, with Burundi and the UN warning of humanitarian crises and potential disease outbreaks.
Burundi urges action to prevent DR Congo war from spreading Read More »
