Rwanda-backed rebels make gains in DR Congo’s mineral-rich east
M23’s success comes after a surprise meeting between the presidents of Congo and Rwanda in Qatar, where they pledged to ease ...
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After the fall of Goma and Bukavu, where is DR Congo’s M23 war headed?
Rwandan support, combined with weaknesses in DRC’s army, enabled the M23 to seize vast amounts of territory in North Kivu ...
Rwanda-backed rebels push into a mineral-rich town in Congo despite ceasefire calls
Rwanda-backed rebels battling Congo’s army have pushed into a strategic, mineral-rich town in the east, ignoring calls for a ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 capture another mineral-rich Congolese town
RWANDA-backed M23 militia battling the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army captured another strategic town in the country’s ...
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DRC: The forgotten victims of the conflict in Goma
In Goma, families deprived of their homes and livelihoods often wander in search of refuge, not knowing what tomorrow will ...
Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two ...
With U.S. Aid Cuts No Longer a Threat, Rwanda Bets Big on Soft Power
Rwanda appears to be betting on its reputation as a key security partner and sports destination to minimize any backlash to its involvement in the war.
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AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday. The African Union (AU) ...