President Felix Tshisekedi plans to form a unity government in response to mounting pressure over military losses to M23 rebels in the eastern provinces.
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UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding that Rwanda immediately withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo and cease supporting the M23 rebel group.
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched a $40.4 million appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Thousands flee Congo violence, UN launches emergency appeal Read More »
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused the Rwandan army of entering the eastern city of Bukavu, condemning Rwanda’s “plan to occupy” the country.
DR Congo says Rwandan army entered Bukavu, warns residents Read More »
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against a regional war over DR Congo at the African Union summit, calling for respect for DRC’s territorial integrity as Rwandan-backed M23 fighters seized more ground.
UN warns Africa summit of risk of regional war in DR Congo Read More »
Ugandan military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a stark warning, threatening to attack the Congolese town of Bunia unless all forces there surrender their arms within 24 hours.
Uganda’s top general demands surrender in eastern Congo Read More »
More than 110,000 people have been displaced in eastern Congo after M23 rebels, who recently captured the city of Goma, ordered them to leave settlement camps.
Humanitarian crisis worsens as M23 displaces civilians in DRC Read More »
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 »
