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A cattle herder climbs a hill in Nturo village, in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, eastern DR Congo. Photo by Teddy Mazina

In conversation: Moïse Nyarugabo on genocide ideology in DR Congo and its regional implications

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Africa

DR Congo: Nangaa condemns Kinshasa as Mushaki drone attack toll reaches 30

Saturday, May 09, 2026
One of the houses destroyed by drone strikes in Masisi, North Kivu on Friday, May 8. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo army blamed for drone attack that killed 20 civilians, injured dozens

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Congolese refugees in Rwanda in a peaceful protest urging action to end killings targeting Tutsi communities in DR Congo. (File photo)

The responsibility to protect is failing its biggest test

Friday, April 24, 2026
On Monday, AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka reported renewed strikes targeting civilian areas of Mikenke, in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: How Minembwe crisis complicates peace efforts

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Africa

DR Congo: Fresh attacks reported after new round of peace talks

Monday, April 20, 2026
Representatives of AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delegations during the signing of agreements at talks held in Montreux, Switzerland.
Africa

What next after AFC/M23-Kinshasa talks in Switzerland?

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Smoke rises in Minembwe in South Kivu province after an attack by forces loyal to the Congolese government. Courtesy.
Africa

Fresh attacks reported in DR Congo hours before peace talks resume

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The AFCM23 movement has accused the Congolese government forces of carrying out fresh attacks in eastern DR Congo, just days ahead of a new round of peace talks scheduled for April 14 in Geneva. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 condemns Kinshasa attacks days before peace talks

Thursday, April 09, 2026
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at the United Nations headquarters on April 7. Courtesy
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Genocide suspects must be prosecuted, Ugirashebuja tells UN

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Peace talks between the Congolese government and the AFCM23 rebel movement have been moved from Qatar to Switzerland. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23-DR Congo peace talks moved to Switzerland amid Middle East conflict 

Monday, April 06, 2026