Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda call for cease-fire in surprise Qatar joint statement
In a surprise announcement from Qatar Tuesday the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda jointly called for a cease-fire in ...
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M23 rebels capture key town of Walikale in eastern DR Congo
M23 seizes mining hub, with rebel alliance leader saying call for a ceasefire from DRC and Rwanda ‘doesn’t concern us’.
Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two ...
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What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is getting worse. In January, even before the Rwanda-backed M23 seized ...
Donald Trump looks to The Democratic Republic of the Congo for potential deal on rare earth minerals
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, battles are taking place for territory and rare earth minerals such as cobalt.
Trash clogs dam that provides electricity in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
A sea of trash collects near a hydroelectric dam on Lake Kivu, clogging its channels and ultimately causing power outages ...
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The President’s Inbox Recap: Conflict in Eastern Congo
The resurgence of Rwanda-backed insurgents in eastern Congo has reignited a decades-old conflict over ethnic rivalries, ...
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Pull Out of Congo Talks Over EU Sanctions
The government of Rwanda notified Belgium of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, effective immediately, according to ...