M23 rebels push forward in Eastern DR Congo before peace talks
Peace talks between DR Congo, M23 to take place on Tuesday in Angolan capital of Luanda
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DR Congo conflict forces halt at world’s 3rd biggest tin mine
Fighting in eastern DR Congo has forced the closure of the world’s third-largest tin mine, disrupting production and driving global tin prices higher.
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EU set to sanction nine over Congo violence amid escalating conflict
While the names of those targeted remain undisclosed, in line with EU protocol, foreign ministers are expected to approve the measures during a meeting in Brussels on Monday
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Southern African bloc to withdraw troops from Congo in phases
The 16-member regional bloc had deployed troops to Congo in December 2023 to support the Congolese military in its battle against various rebel groups
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Congo weighs Angola peace talks as SADC troops exit
Angola has been mediating to de-escalate hostilities between Congo and Rwanda, which denies allegations of supporting the Tutsi-led M23 rebels
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EU urges Rwanda to withdraw troops from DR Congo
Solution to Congo conflict is political, not military, says EU representative to Africa’s Great Lakes region
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Germany suspends new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Germany last pledged €93.6 million ($98 million) in development aid to Rwanda for the 2022–2024 period
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Congo army trials expose cracks in military amid rebel gains
More than 300 soldiers have been tried so far, with over 260 receiving death sentences
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Uganda expands military presence in DR Congo’s Ituri province
Uganda has deployed troops to Mahagi in northeast DR Congo at the request of the Congolese army to combat armed groups, following deadly attacks by the Codeco militia.
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Blasts at M23 rally in eastern Congo kill 11 and injure 65
The blasts occurred shortly after a speech by Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Alliance Fleuve.
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