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The Latest Breaking News from DRC

DRC schedules presidential elections for Dec 2023 amid M23 unrest

The election, expected to cost $600m, comes amid ongoing violence by M23 rebels in the restive eastern region.

Al Jazeera

M23 accept conditional ceasefire, want talks with DRC government

The armed group was warned that if they did not cease fire after the deadline, force would be used to push them out.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo to hold next presidential polls in December 2023

Kinshasa (AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo will hold its next presidential polls on December 20, 2023, the country's electoral commission said Saturday.

AFP

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Rebels fight on in eastern DR Congo ahead of truce

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - M23 rebels were still fighting and advancing on one front of their offensive in east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, civilian and military sources said, just hours before a ceasefire was to come into force.

AFP

DRC fighting resumes, M23 say ceasefire deal doesn’t affect them

Congolese government has rejected any direct talks with M23, while the armed group says it has no plans to withdraw.

Al Jazeera

Conflict in the DRC: 5 articles that explain what's gone wrong

For nearly three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in violence. Millions of people have been killed, and an estimated 5.6 million others displaced by civil wars, local feuds and cross-border conflicts.

The Conversation

East African leaders demand 'immediate ceasefire' in eastern DRC

Leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and other countries in East Africa have called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC from Friday evening, as well as the immediate withdrawal of the M23 rebel group.

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Ceasefire deal agreed for eastern DR Congo

DR Congo and Rwanda have struck a deal to end months of fighting between Congolese troops and rebels in eastern DRC. The agreement was reached with the mediation of the East African community, but it hinges on the withdrawal of M23 rebels from occupied areas.

France 24

African leaders agree on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DRC

Regional African leaders, including from Rwanda and DRC, agree on the cessation of hostilities from Friday.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo and Rwanda agree ceasefire at talks: Angola

Luanda (AFP) - An agreement has been struck which could mean the adoption of a ceasefire in the violence-torn east of DR Congo as soon as late Friday, Angola's Foreign Minister Tete Antonio has said.

AFP

M23: Four things you should know about the rebel group's campaign in Rwanda-DRC conflict

Fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national army and the rebel group M23 has displaced thousands of people in the eastern border city of Goma. Formed 10 years ago, the Rwanda-backed Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) soon made its first mark when it briefly occupied Goma, a city of…

The Conversation

Kenyan President Ruto vows to help 'enforce peace' in eastern DRC

Kenyan President William Ruto has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to ensuring peace in the DRC following talks Monday with his Conogolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi.

Radio France Internationale

Suspected Congolese soldier killed in Rwanda: Rwandan ministry

Rwanda’s defence ministry said an unidentified man opened fire in Rubavu district before he was shot dead.

Al Jazeera

Rwanda agrees on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DR Congo

Kenya’s former president and Rwanda’s leader agree on need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from eastern DRC.

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DR Congo sends warplanes against advancing M23 rebels

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo deployed two warplanes against advancing M23 militants on Thursday in the country's volatile east, sources said, after a regional bloc called for rebels to disarm.

AFP

Ex-Kenyan leader visits key DR Congo city amid rebel crisis

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta arrived Tuesday in eastern DR Congo's main city of Goma, as fresh clashes with M23 rebels occurred just to the north, sending thousands fleeing.

Al Jazeera

Thousands displaced as M23 rebels near key DRC city of Goma

Fighting between the M23 and the DRC army has led to a looming humanitarian crisis as thousands have been displaced.

Radio France Internationale

Kenyatta calls on all parties to unite and lay down arms in eastern DRC

During his two-day visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta urged the Congolese to lay down arms and nurture a sense of patriotism. The visit came as troops in eastern DRC clashed anew with M23 rebels north of the key eastern…

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As the 8 billionth person is born, here's how Africa will shape the future of the planet's population

In mid-November 2022 the eight billionth person will be born, according to the United Nations. In its analysis of this milestone, the UN makes two key observations. The first is that the global population has been expanding at its slowest rate since 1950. The growth rate dropped below 1% in…

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East Africa bloc announces peace talks for eastern DRC

The announcement came as Congolese troops clashed anew with the M23 north of the city of Goma in the volatile east.

AFP

Kenyan peacekeepers arrive in DR Congo's volatile east

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - Kenyan soldiers landed in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, as part of a regional military operation targeting rebels in the conflict-torn region.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo: Kenyan peacekeepers arrive in North Kivu

Two planes carrying dozens of Kenyan troops touch down in Goma as part of a regional peacekeeping mission.

AFP

DR Congo army clashes with rebels as Angola pursues peace bid

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - M23 rebels and DR Congo troops clashed heavily in North Kivu province on Friday as Angola's president pursued diplomatic efforts to bring peace between neighbours Kinshasa and Kigali.

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How dash for African oil and gas could wipe out Congo basin tropical forests

Third of Congo basin’s tropical forests are under threat from fossil fuel investments, undermining climate action, report warns

AFP

DR Congo deploys fighter jets against M23 rebels

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - DR Congo's military has deployed two war planes against M23 rebels in the conflict-torn east, provoking a rebuke Monday from neighbouring Rwanda after one jet entered the country's airspace.

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