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๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: In Goma, the UN urges the AFC/M23 to respect humanitarian space

In Goma, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator urged the AFC/M23 rebels to respect humanitarian principles to aid vulnerable populations in eastern Congo.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headlines: the "embarrassing strike" of Goma, Lukwebo retracts and a "Happy End" for Gertler

A drone strike in Goma, DR Congo, killed three people, including a French UNICEF worker, prompting controversy over the rebels' swift attribution of blame to the Congolese government.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Three killed in drone attack on Goma in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say

A drone attack in Goma, eastern DRC, has resulted in three fatalities, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the incident.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Mine collapses in eastern Congo, with official death toll disputed by M23 rebels

A mine collapse in eastern Congo has resulted in a disputed death toll between local authorities and the M23 rebel group.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Controversy in Congo Over Serious Mining Collapse: Authorities Report Landslide, Rebels Speak of Bombs

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 200 people have died in a mining collapse, with conflicting accounts between government officials and rebel groups regarding the cause and casualty figures.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo

At least six people died in a shaft collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been plagued by unsafe working conditions and is controlled by M23 rebels.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington imposes sanctions on Rwandan army for supporting rebels in Congo

The United States has announced sanctions against the Rwandan Defense Forces and several senior officers due to their support for Congolese rebel group M23.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

DR Congo: Two mass graves with 172 bodies found in Uvira after rebels departed

Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of rebels from the area.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Mass graves discovered in DR Congo โ€“ 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 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Headlines: two possible mass graves discovered in Uvira, in eastern DRC

Two potential mass graves containing over 160 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked to the recent conflicts involving the M23 rebel group.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo govt forces launch attacks on multiple fronts against AFC/M23 troops

The DR Congo government launched multiple attacks against AFC/M23 rebels, particularly around the strategic mining town of Rubaya, utilizing drone strikes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Key DRC-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure due to M23 rebel activities in eastern DRC.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Fighting resumes in eastern DRC in violation of ceasefire deal

Fighting has resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo despite a ceasefire deal, with both the Congolese army and the M23 rebels accusing each other of violations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the ceasefire announced in Luanda remains ineffective

A ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels, scheduled to take effect on February 18, has been ineffective as trust issues still prevail.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"These armed men create insecurity": Who are the Wazalendo, sent to Fizi, in eastern DRC [3/3]

The Wazalendo militia, operating in eastern DRC, is both praised for its bravery in fighting rebels and accused of committing abuses against civilians.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Reuters: Erik Prince's private security group assisted the Congolese army in retaking Uvira

Erik Prince's private security team aided the Congolese army in the retaking of Uvira from M23 rebels, according to Reuters reports.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"If fighting approaches, we will have to flee": living on the front line in Namisha, in the East of the DRC [2/3]

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Fizi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, leading to mass displacements of civilians.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

AFC/M23 rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Kisangani airport

The AFC and M23 rebels have admitted to carrying out a drone strike on Kisangani airport in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting a military command center.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

East of the DRC: AFC/M23 claims drone attacks on Kisangani airport

The AFC/M23 rebels have claimed responsibility for drone attacks on the Bangoka airport in Kisangani, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which were subsequently controlled by the army and partners.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue

Congolese President Fรฉlix Tshisekedi emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue and national unity in addressing ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 1 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

More than 200 killed in a landslide at a mine controlled by rebels in eastern Congo

At least 200 people have died in a landslide at a mineral mining site controlled by rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo due to heavy rains, with rescue operations ongoing.

Jan 31 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 12:57 UTC

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