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 Congo (DRC) officials and negotiators for the Rwanda backed M23 rebels have arrived in Doha, Qatar for talks to craft modalities of a ceasefire and end months of conflict that have brought fears of a possible wider regional conflict. The M23 Invasion in Eastern DRC M23’s invasion of the Eastern DRC […]
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have pushed further into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), intensifying hostilities just a day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda urged an immediate ceasefire. According to residents, the insurgents reached the outskirts of Walikale late Wednesday. Fierce Fighting Near Walikale Gunfire erupted in the Nyabangi neighborhood of Walikale,
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 […]
Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing continued interference by the European nation. This in line with the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Belgium’s Role in the Conflict Brussels has been at the forefront of advocating for European sanctions against Rwanda. Accusing it of supporting the M23 rebel






