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Ugandan forces take over east Congo town as M23 rebels leave

A spokesman for the East African regional force says that Ugandan troops took control of Bunagana, a strategic town in eastern Congo that had been in the hands of M23 rebels for more than nine months

The Independent UK

Ugandan troops join regional force in DR Congo

Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) - Ugandan troops operating as part of an East African regional military force entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, joining Kenyan and Burundian contingents to supervise a planned pull-back of M23 rebels.

AFP

Who are the armed groups ravaging the eastern DRCongo?

The United Nations Security Council has "strongly condemned" violence perpetrated by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has demanded that militia groups disband. Which militia are involved, and who controls them?

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UN Security Council meets to consider 'alarming' violence in DRC

On the eve of a Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a quarterly report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres deplores a sharp increase in violence in the east of the country, with at least 700 civilians murdered by militia groups since December.

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Congo Violence Threatens Rare Mountain Gorilla Population In Africa’s Oldest Park

The park's neighboring communities, wildlife and forests are at risk because of the war raging in and around Virunga Park

Zenger

Home Secretary’s depiction of Rwanda is a very dangerous deception

I’M going to talk about Rwanda, the real Rwanda. I say real because the image of the country currently being peddled by the UK Home Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

Angola to deploy troops in Congo's rebel-hit east

Angola will send 500 soldiers to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo to secure areas held by the M23 rebel group after the southern African country's parliament approved the deployment on Friday.

Reuters

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'Not enough' places for African countries at World Cup, says Senegal's federation

In tonight's edition: Protests break out in Dakar as Senegal's main opposition leader faces trial. Also, the Congolese city of Goma struggles economically as roads are closed due to continued fighting between the army and M23 rebels. Finally, racism in sport, workers' rights and slots for countries at the World…

France 24

Sunak stays silent on Rwanda’s role in DRC war crimes to save UK’s migrant deal

As Rwandan-backed M23 rebels massacre and gang-rape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who will hold them to account?

The Guardian - UK

‘Trail of war crimes’ left by DRC rebel group as recent attacks leave 300,000 displaced

After a year of murder, rape, disease and looting, aid workers ask the international community: ‘Where the hell have you been?’

The Guardian - UK

Civilians pay heavy price of worsening conflict in east DRC: UN

Escalating violence forced 300,000 people to flee Rutshuru and Masisi territories of North Kivu province last month.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council team arrives in DR Congo as violence erupts in east

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in DR Congo on Thursday for a three-day visit, the world body said, as heavy clashes with M23 rebels continued in the east.

France 24

M23 rebels clash with DR Congo troops despite regional ceasefire

M23 rebels clashed with soldiers on two fronts in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, officials said, despite a regional ceasefire deal due to take effect the same day.

Radio France Internationale

Congo leader Felix Tshisekedi urges France's Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urges visiting French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels.

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Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congo's leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

France 24

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

Reuters

Rwanda says Congo soldier killed after crossing border and opening fire

Rwandan soldiers shot dead a Congolese soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.

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Some Congolese protest and question motives of Macron visit

Shouting through megaphones, a dozen Congolese anti-French protesters waylaid commuters on a busy road in the capital Kinshasa and passed out leaflets to boost opposition to a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

Reuters

Top U.N. official tours east Congo as peacekeeping mission struggles

((This March 1 story has been corrected to change the reference from ceasefire deal to ceasefire process in paragraph 6))

Reuters

Congo president says unrest in east could disrupt elections

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that a conflict with rebels in the east of the country could disrupt preparations for general elections scheduled for Dec. 20.

Reuters

Congolese flee on foot towards Goma as rebels advance

Safari Hangi walked for hours with a baby strapped to his back and six young children in tow trying to find safety as apparent gains by rebel forces in eastern Congo sparked a fresh exodus of people towards the provincial capital Goma.

Reuters

U.N. says Congo will need $2.25 billion to aid uprooted people in rebel-hit east

The United Nations will need to mobilise a record $2.25 billion this year to address the mass displacement of people in east Democratic Republic of Congo following a major offensive by M23 rebels last year, the U.N. coordinator for the country, Bruno Lemarquis, said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Security, trade top issues at annual African Union summit

A main focus of the two-day meeting will be on trying to achieve ceasefires in the Sahel and the eastern DRC.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty says Congolese M23 rebels killed 20, raped dozens in November attacks

Amnesty International reports that fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebel group killed at least 20 men and raped dozens of women and girls in the country's east in November. The M23 have dismissed the claims.

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