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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

Mass graves discovered in DR Congo – media

At least 171 bodies have been found in mass graves in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to recent violence involving M23 rebels.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Community forest in Eastern DR Congo tests promise of local control amid conflict

The Yainyongo community in Eastern DR Congo has gained official rights to manage 11,000 hectares of forest, facing challenges from external companies amidst ongoing local conflict.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: In Paris, security in the East and the battle for the OIF at the heart of the Tshisekedi-Macron meeting

DRC President FΓ©lix Tshisekedi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss security issues in Eastern Congo and Congo's candidacy for the Secretary-General position of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senior M23 commander killed in Eastern DR Congo drone strike

A senior M23 rebel commander was killed in a drone strike in Eastern DR Congo, highlighting the tensions amidst ceasefire negotiations.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

DR Congo Mediation - Aligning African Leadership and Diplomatic Complementarity

The article discusses the evolving mediation efforts regarding the conflict in eastern DR Congo, highlighting the recent focus on the Luanda process and its implications for regional diplomacy.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Eastern DR Congo situation 'catastrophic', says visiting EU commissioner

EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib described the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as catastrophic during her visit to Goma amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Rwanda: EU Official Says It's Hard to Tell Who Committed Abuses in Uvira

The European Commissioner for Equality remarked on the complexities of identifying perpetrators of abuse in Uvira, DR Congo, following the withdrawal of rebel forces.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Kagame, EU Officials Discuss DR Congo Security Crisis

President Kagame of Rwanda and EU officials discussed the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, focusing on humanitarian efforts and regional cooperation.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

"Enough is Enough", a documentary about eastern DRC as a cry of despair presented at Berlinale 2026

The documentary "Enough is Enough", highlighting the urgent plight of people in eastern DRC, is showcased at the Berlinale 2026 festival.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the population of Uvira demands the reopening of the border with Burundi

The residents of Uvira, a city in eastern DR Congo, are urging for the reopening of the border with Burundi, which remains closed despite the cessation of hostilities in the area.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Long Before AFC/M23 - Remembering Life As 'Banyarwanda' in Uvira

The article reflects on the personal memories and identities of individuals of Rwandan origin living in Uvira, DR Congo, against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the eastern region.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo offers frontline freeze in step towards truce

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted a ceasefire principle involving a freeze of military positions in the eastern region amid ongoing violence.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - What's the Main Challenge Facing AU Mediators?

The African Union Summit is set to address the ongoing crisis in eastern DR Congo, focusing on the challenges AU mediators face in influencing peace efforts.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Kinshasa accepts the ceasefire principle proposed by Angola

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Angola for conflict resolution in its eastern region.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Olivier Nduhungirehe: "If sanctions could solve the problem, I would sign tomorrow," declares the Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs

Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe discusses the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo and challenges international sanctions as ineffective in resolving the issue.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: On the Road to DR Congo's Uvira, a Peace Deal Cooked Up in Washington Shows Its True Face

The article explores the disillusionment with a recent peace deal in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the disconnect between global leaders and the realities on the ground.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:50 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission to eastern DR Congo

The United Nations will send a peacekeeping mission to Uvira, eastern DR Congo, to monitor the ceasefire in the region following a recent announcement by Qatar.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:19 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Massive landslide in eastern DR Congo coltan mine kills at least 200

A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo resulted in at least 200 fatalities, according to local authorities, amid concerns over ongoing militia control of the area.

Feb 1 β€’ 15:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Mining disaster in DR Congo: Hundreds dead in landslide at coltan mine

A mudslide following heavy rainfall has resulted in over 200 deaths at Congo's largest coltan mine in Rubaya, located in a rebel-held area in the eastern part of the country.

Feb 1 β€’ 15:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

More than 200 dead in landslides at rebel-controlled mine in DR Congo

Heavy rains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo caused deadly landslides at the Rubaya coltan mine, leading to over 200 fatalities and many people trapped.

Jan 31 β€’ 08:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say

A mine collapse in the Rubaya coltan mine of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo resulted in over 200 fatalities, according to officials.

Jan 30 β€’ 22:11 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

Landslide kills at least 28 in DR Congo (VIDEO)

A landslide in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in the death of at least 28 people in the village of Burutsi after heavy rainfall caused the hillside to collapse.

Jan 15 β€’ 10:20 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Humanitarian workers face rising attacks in Eastern DR Congo

In Eastern DR Congo, humanitarian workers are increasingly at risk due to rising insecurity, with a significant rise in attacks noted by the UN's OCHA.

Jan 12 β€’ 08:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Rebel group holds funeral for victims of drone strike in eastern DR Congo

The AFC/M23 armed group conducted a solemn funeral in Goma for the 22 victims of a recent drone strike in Masisi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 9 β€’ 11:02 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Renewed fighting near Uvira raises tensions in Eastern DR Congo

Fresh clashes have erupted near Uvira in Eastern DR Congo, involving the Congolese army and allied groups against AFC/M23 rebels, amid unrest reportedly supported by Rwanda.

Jan 4 β€’ 12:57 UTC

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