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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Mass Graves Found in Eastern DRC Following M23 Withdrawal From Uvira

Mass graves containing at least 171 bodies have been discovered in eastern DRC following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from Uvira.

Feb 28 β€’ 21:35 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
World

171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo

Authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 171 bodies in eastern Congo, linked to killings by the M23 rebel group.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:48 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

Mass graves with at least 170 bodies found in Congo

Congolese authorities have discovered two mass graves in eastern Congo containing at least 170 bodies.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Two probable mass graves found in war-torn Congo

At least 171 bodies have been discovered in two suspected mass graves in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, a region heavily affected by conflict.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Authorities claim to have discovered two mass graves in Uvira

Authorities in Uvira, DRC, have announced the discovery of two mass graves while they return to restore public services after leaving due to the AFC/M23 presence.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:41 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

Rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo – media

A senior spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in a drone strike by the Congolese army in North Kivu.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens

The Kavimvira border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for over two months due to rebel activity, allowing for significant movement of people and trade.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:52 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

DRC: the military spokesperson of AFC/M23 Willy Ngoma killed near Rubaya, in North Kivu

Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson for the AFC/M23 rebel group, was killed in a drone attack near Rubaya in North Kivu, according to rebel sources.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya

Battles intensify in North Kivu, DRC, over control of the vital coltan mine in Rubaya amid U.S. military aid discussions.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure

Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following a two-month closure due to regional violence.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Sports

Simeone and Inter are being talked about in Spain

Reports from Spain suggest that Diego Simeone's time at AtlΓ©tico Madrid may be coming to an end as he is rumored to have reached an agreement with Inter Milan.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: How War Worsens the Cholera Epidemic in South Kivu

The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo exacerbates a cholera epidemic in South Kivu, where over 800 cases have been reported due to population displacements caused by violence.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Violent clashes reported between the army and Twirwaneho fighters in South Kivu

Violent clashes between Congolese armed forces and Twirwaneho fighters, allied with the AFC/M23, have escalated in South Kivu, resulting in significant displacement among local populations.

Feb 23 β€’ 03:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Bisimwa Condemns 'Indifference' of Mediators Amid Kinshasa's Attacks

Bertrand Bisimwa of the AFC/M23 movement has criticized peace mediators for their indifference towards ongoing attacks on civilians in South Kivu province, specifically citing large-scale violence in Minembwe and surrounding areas.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Cholera Cases Drop 90% in Sange

Cholera cases in SangΓ©, DRC, have decreased by 90% following an emergency intervention by Doctors Without Borders after a significant outbreak.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:43 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: a month after the departure of the AFC/M23, Uvira tries to catch its breath

A month after the withdrawal of the M23 group from Uvira, the city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is slowly recovering but still grapples with the aftermath of violence and disruptions to trade.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Fights in South Kivu in DRC: 'We are still being bombed by government drones'

Intense fighting continues in South Kivu, DRC, amidst a ceasefire, with local civilians expressing ongoing suffering from government drone attacks.

Feb 15 β€’ 13:38 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC-Rwanda: "Any idea aimed at bringing peace does not benefit President Kagame"

Congolese President FΓ©lix Tshisekedi recently concluded a diplomatic tour across multiple countries to address pressing issues including the ongoing conflict in Kivu and the crisis with Rwanda.

Feb 11 β€’ 05:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

MONUSCO announces its upcoming deployment to Uvira

MONUSCO is set to gradually resume operations in Uvira, South Kivu, following discussions about its role in the ceasefire verification mechanism.

Feb 10 β€’ 16:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Pressure Forces M23 to Abandon Uvira

U.S. pressure has compelled the M23 rebel group to retreat from Uvira, a contested city in South Kivu province.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
World

Mutilated Lives: Reborn in Eastern Congo

At 17, Wivine Kavira Mukata lost her left leg due to a rebel bombing in North Kivu, and now she helps other victims of the ongoing war in Africa after training in orthopedics and prosthetics.

Feb 4 β€’ 03:51 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: uncertain toll after landslide in Rubaya, hundreds of bodies buried

Five days after a massive landslide at the Rubaya mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, the exact death toll remains unclear, with local authorities reporting at least 200 deaths while civil society estimates it could be closer to 400.

Feb 2 β€’ 22:30 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‡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

Landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing

A landslide in the village of Burutsi, eastern Congo, has resulted in at least 13 deaths and over 30 people missing following heavy rainfall.

Jan 13 β€’ 16:10 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

DRC: Funeral held for victims of drone strike blamed on govt forces

A symbolic burial for 22 civilians killed in a drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was conducted by the M23 rebel group amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

Jan 9 β€’ 09:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Rwandan Foreign Minister Accuses Democratic Republic of Congo of Promoting Propaganda

The Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accuses the Democratic Republic of Congo of spreading 'limitless propaganda' after the Congolese army claimed to have captured Rwandan soldiers during clashes with M23 rebels in North and South Kivu.

Jan 5 β€’ 10:58 UTC

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