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E. Congo on edge to see if M23 rebel cease-fire takes effect

Residents in eastern Congo are waiting to see whether a cease-fire would take effect as planned after weeks of fighting between government forces and a shadowy rebel group

The Independent UK

Congo's M23 rebels ask for dialogue after states declare ceasefire

Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group on Friday said it wants to talk directly with the government after Congo's president and other African leaders signed a ceasefire deal aimed at stopping attacks by the militia.

Reuters

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.

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M23 rebels say Rwanda-DR Congo ceasefire deal does not affect them

Demonstrators march in eastern DR Congo, a day after regional leaders agreed a deal to end months of attacks by rebels. Protesters say the agreement does not address Rwanda's alleged backing of the M23 rebels. Meanwhile, the rebels themselves are saying the deal does not concern them.

France 24

Protesters in Goma reject east Congo ceasefire agreement

Hundreds marched in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma on Thursday to protest against an agreement between African leaders to stop attacks by M23 rebels, saying it does not tackle Rwanda's alleged backing of the group.

Reuters

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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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

History repeats in Congo for families fleeing rebel violence

When Paskazia Kimanuka heard gunfire near her home in eastern Congo in early November, she knew what to do. Grabbing just a few possessions, the 58-year-old widow set off on foot with her six grandchildren - the third time M23 rebels attacks have forced her to flee.

Reuters

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

Kenya's Ruto says East African troops will enforce peace in eastern DR Congo

Kenya's President William Ruto says East African troops will enforce peace in eastern DR Congo. The region has been in the grip of an offensive by the M23 armed group and 900 Kenyan soldiers were recently sent to the area. Also in this edition: South Africa's disgraced ex-president Jacob Zuma…

France 24

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

Uganda to send 1,000 troops to Congo as part of regional force

Uganda's army said on Monday it will send 1,000 troops to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of this month to join a regional force mandated to help end decades of instability.

Reuters

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.

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Suspected Congolese soldier killed after crossing border – Rwanda ministry

An unidentified soldier believed to be from the Congolese army has been killed after crossing the border and firing at local security forces on Saturday, Rwanda's defence ministry said.

Reuters

Kenyatta and Rwanda request M23 ceasefire and withdrawal from east Congo

(This Nov. 18 story has been refiled to correct headline to show Kenyan former president Kenyatta, not Kenya, requested ceasefire and withdrawal) Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame have agreed on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from captured territories in east…

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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.

France 24

Kenya, Rwanda request M23 ceasefire, withdrawal from east Congo

We cross to Kenya, as former president Uhuru Kenyatta and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame agree on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from captured territories in eastern DR Congo. The rebels have waged several offensives there this year in their first major comeback since 2012, prompting…

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Volunteers bring porridge and laughter to east Congo displaced children

Cups in hand, dozens of children stood patiently in line for porridge and a slice of bread distributed at a camp for people fleeing the latest M23 rebel offensive in east Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reuters

Former Kenya president calls for urgent intervention in Congo fighting

Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta called on Wednesday for urgent intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the army and M23 rebels has flared again in the last week causing hundreds to flee their homes.

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.

Reuters

Hundreds flee as Congo's M23 rebels near key city of Goma

Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the army and M23 rebels has moved close to the key eastern city of Goma, said an army spokesperson on Monday, causing a fresh wave of displacement amid diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

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…

Al Jazeera

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.

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.

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