M23 rebels on Friday tightened their control over Uvira in eastern DR Congo, forcing residents to sweep streets and clean neighbourhoods just days after seizing the strategic border city. Locals who spoke to AFP said fighters patrolled the streets throughout the day, enforcing new rules as they
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards a ceasefire. This is following high-level talks mediated by Qatar’s Emir in Doha. In a historic meeting, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame engaged in direct discussions for the first time. Since Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized Bukavu […]



