M23, Democratic Republic of Congo

Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.
DR CONGO-M23-ANGOLA-PEACE TALKS
The DRC government and the M23 rebel group will hold direct peace talks in Luanda, Angola's capital, on March 18, the Angolan government announced late Wednesday. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua)
EU to impose sanctions over M23 offensive in DR Congo
The EU is set to impose sanctions on around 10 individuals over the offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo, diplomats said Friday.
Congo-Kinshasa: M23-DR Congo Govt Talks Set for March 18
Direct peace talks between AFC/M23 rebels and the Congolese government are set to start in Luanda, on March 18, Angola's presidency announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 13.
Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes talks to end DR Congo conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group cautiously welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo conflict forces halt at world's 3rd biggest tin mine
Advancing anti-government fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forced the temporary closure of the world's third most productive tin mine, its operator said in a statement received by AFP Friday.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Trump to DR Congo's rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal
Analysis - Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels ...
The Daily Monitor on MSN1d
SADC seeks political solution to DR Congo war
The decision means troops in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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DR Congo Announces $5 Million Bounty for Capture of Rebel Leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has placed a $5 million bounty on the arrest of three rebel leaders – Corneille Nangaa ...
La Croix International1dOpinion
Diplomats must end war and build lasting peace in DR Congo
As M23 rebels take Bukavu and the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo worsens, Michel Tissier, peace advocate ...
France 24 on MSN3d
Trump to DR Congo’s rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in ...
Opinion
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DR Congo Crisis - Does Rwanda Cry 'Wolf' or Is It Déjà Vu? [opinion]
For years, whenever Rwanda raises concerns about the security threats from DR Congo, critics dismiss it as paranoia or political maneuvering. Some call it an overreaction; others, in Gen Z slang, say ...
La Croix International5d
DR Congo bishops’ official summoned over Swahili speaker crackdown warning
Monsignor Donatien Nshole, secretary general of the Bishops' Conference of the DR Congo, was summoned by the government after ...
New Vision on MSN2d
Burundi troops killed in fighting with M23 in DR Congo: military
Twenty Burundian troops have been killed in fighting with the M23 armed group and Rwandan troops supporting it in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, military sources told AFP on Thursday."We have ...