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Rwandan citizens returning from various parts of DR Congo arrived at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Monday, August 25. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

FDLR threatens any Rwandan intending to go back home, say returnees from DR Congo

Monday, August 25, 2025

The AFC-M23 rebels spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Four reported dead as clashes between M23 and DR Congo army escalate

Monday, August 25, 2025

Mercenaries fighting alongside FARDC in eastern Congo. The AFCM23 rebels said on Sunday that the government coalition carried out drone attacks on populated areas.Courtesy

DR Congo: M23 says mercenaries took part in Sunday's drone attack

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Freddy Kaniki, the AFC/M23 deputy coordinator in charge economic affairs (L) and Willy Manzi, Vice Governor of North Kivu province address media in Goma on Friday, August 22. COURTESY

AFC/M23 delegation 'not in Doha to negotiate peace deal'

Friday, August 22, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks to journalists during a press conference. Courtesy

Rwanda slams 'sensational' Human Rights Watch report alleging killings in DR Congo

Friday, August 22, 2025

Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on March 1. Photo Germain Nsanzimana

FDLR still fights alongside DR Congo army - new report

Friday, August 22, 2025

The United States government has welcomed the resumption of negotiations between DR Congo and the AFC-M23 rebel movement in Doha.

Renewed Doha talks ‘critical step’ to peace deal, says Trump advisor

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Olivier Nduhungirehe during a meeting on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama on August 20

Nduhungirehe calls for urgency in ending armed conflicts in Africa

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Former Chief of General Staff of the Congolese armed forces (FARDC), Lt Gen Christian Tshiwewe

DR Congo military generals to be quizzed over battle losses to M23

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Bertrand Bisimwa, M23's political leader and Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) during a press conference in Goma on Thursday, January 30. Emmanuel Dush

AFC/M23 accuses Kinshasa of carrying out drone attacks amid Doha talks

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

DR Congo and M23 representatives in Doha in July.

Kinshasa, AFC/M23 back in Doha after stalled peace talks

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Islamic State-backed ADF fighters armed with machetes and hoes have killed at least 52 civilians in the Beni and Lubero territories in eastern DR Congo.

DR Congo: Death toll from ADF attacks rises to 52

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Peace talks between the government of DR Congo and the AFC-M23 rebels are expected to resume in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, August 18.

DR Congo, AFC/M23 could resume Doha talks on Monday

Monday, August 18, 2025

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DR Congo: Calls to return to Doha talks amid reports of hostilities

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Residents of Bapere sector in Lubero territory, eastern DR Congo, during the burial of a victim of an attack by ADF. Courtesy

DR Congo: ADF militia kills 40 civilians in 'double attack'

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday, August 15, appointed a consul general in Goma

Kenya names envoy to M23-controlled Goma city

Friday, August 15, 2025

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DR Congo: Leaders seek to align US, Qatar accords with African-led mediation

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Members of Banyamulenge community in Rwanda during the commemoration of Gatumba massacre in 2004, at Dove Hotel in Kigali on Wednesday, August 13. Courtesy Courtesy

What hope remains for Banyamulenge pursuing justice for Gatumba victims?

Thursday, August 14, 2025

President Paul Kagame virtually attends a summit of Heads of State and Government of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Wednesday, August 13.

Kagame attends EAC-SADC summit on DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Pan-Africanist and human rights advocate Patrick (PLO) Lumumba

PLO Lumumba condemns impunity for 2004 Gatumba massacre

Wednesday, August 13, 2025