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Kinshasa, AFC/M23 sign Peace Framework Agreement but problems remain on ground

Saturday, November 15, 2025
The G7 forum, called for “good faith” from all participants involved in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) peace process.
Africa

G7 foreign ministers urge ‘good faith’ in DR Congo peace process

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement delegations were expected to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 11.
Africa

Kinshasa skips signing of Doha peace deal

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rwandan and Congolese government officials sign the initial text of the Regional Economic Initiative Framework in Washington as US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos (second left) and other US officials look on. Courtesy of Massad Boulos
Africa

Rwanda-DR Congo economic deal ‘good reason for optimism’

Monday, November 10, 2025
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Africa

US says DR Congo, Rwanda initial full text of Regional Economic Integration Framework

Saturday, November 08, 2025
Representatives of the Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement sign the declaration of principles in Doha on July 19. File
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Uncertainty looms over Doha peace talks

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
The new returnees will be hosted at Nyarushishi transit centre in Rusizi District.
Africa

'Can't wait to meet my parents', says Rwandan woman returning from DR Congo

Friday, October 31, 2025
The AFC-M23 movement has vowed to respond to the renewed attacks by the Congolese government and its allied militias. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

AFC/M23 vows self-defence as Kinshasa launches offensive 'on all fronts'

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
FDLR figher Yoweri alias Tokyo was captured by AFCM23 forces in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Notorious FDLR fighter captured in DR Congo

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Rwandan and Congolese officials pose for a photo with US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos at a past meeting. File
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo renew pledge to peace at Washington talks

Thursday, October 23, 2025
AFC-M23 senior officers during the passing out ceremony of new soldiers. October 21 marks seven days since the signing of a ceasefire monitoring agreement between the AFC-M23 movement and the Congolese government.
Africa

What we know as M23, DR Congo set up ceasefire monitoring team

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A total of 277 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo crossed Grande Barrière Border Post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa

'We are relieved from conflicts' , returnees from DR Congo narrate ordeals

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
AFC-M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, speaks to journalists in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo govt forces 'bombed civilians immediately after ceasefire agreement'

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The signing event took place in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23, DR Congo sign ceasefire monitoring agreement

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila arrives in Nairobi to meet opposition leaders on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy
Africa

Kabila meets Congolese opposition politicians in Kenya

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Martin Ngoga, addresses the council on Monday, October 13. Courtesy
Africa

UN Security Council urged not to ‘complicate’ implementation of Washington deal

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The AFCM23 movement and the government of DR Congo return to the negotiation table in Doha on Monday, October 13. Courtesy
Africa

Ceasefire tops the agenda as Kinshasa, AFC/M23 resume peace talks

Monday, October 13, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy (2)
Africa

Rwanda says the ball is in Tshisekedi's court to end DR Congo crisis

Friday, October 10, 2025
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo during the Foreign Affairs Ministers from COMESA member states in Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 9. 2
Africa

DR Congo, Sudan in spotlight as COMESA Foreign Affairs Ministers meet in Nairobi

Thursday, October 09, 2025
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Kagame, Trump advisor for Africa discuss regional peace efforts

Thursday, October 09, 2025