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Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......

Fragile hopes for peace in eastern Congo amid new RDC-Rwanda deal

The African Union has welcomed the recent peace agreement signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), aimed at ending the protracted conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC. Despite the positive diplomatic tone, the deal has raised skepticism among both the Congolese......

Rwanda and Belgium Sever Diplomatic Relations Over DR Congo Conflict

Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, citing Belgium's active support of adversaries in the regional conflict involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released on Monday, Rwanda's foreign ministry announced the immediate termination of relations,......

Congo president discusses U.S. investment and security with lawmaker

On March 17, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo met with U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo and potential investment opportunities for U.S. companies. This meeting occurred one week after the U.S. expressed interest in exploring......

Trump and the DR Congo: A Strategic Mining Deal in the Making

The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are exploring a potential mining agreement that could reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape. The discussions, confirmed by the Congolese presidency, revolve around US access to the DRC’s vast reserves of cobalt, coltan,......

Peace talks between Kinshasa and M23 to begin in Luanda

Angola, acting as a mediator in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has announced that direct peace negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 armed group will commence on March 18 in Luanda. This decision follows diplomatic efforts led by Angola, which......

Violence erupts at M23 rally in eastern DRC, several killed

A series of explosions and gunfire disrupted a rally for the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), resulting in multiple casualties. The gathering, attended by M23 commander Corneille Nangaa, was the first since the group seized control of the region’s......

Regional Stability at Risk as UN Warns of Worsening DR Congo Conflict

The United Nations has urged immediate action to prevent the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from destabilizing the region. Speaking at an emergency session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk cautioned that the situation......

Crisis in the DRC: Leaders of Congo and Rwanda hold emergency talks amid M23 offensive

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to meet his Rwandan counterpart in an emergency summit as the M23 armed group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, advances towards the strategic city of Goma. According to security sources, M23 fighters took control of Goma’s airport following......