insert_link Africa Kabila Engages in Talks as Rebel Threats Grow In DRC Former President of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun discussions with opposition leaders regarding the country’s political future, as Rwanda-backed rebels continue to capture territory in the east, according to five sources speaking to Reuters. The talks, which also include civil society members, could pose a further challenge to President Felix Tshisekedi, who has faced criticism for his handling of the M23 rebels' rapid advance. today7 March, 2025
insert_link Africa M23 Rebels Seize Strategic Town Near Goma in Eastern Congo Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured a key town near the provincial capital Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local politicians reported on Sunday, Reuters says. The Tutsi-led M23 group has been carrying out a renewed insurgency in eastern Congo since 2022. Congo and the United Nations allege that Rwanda supports the rebels with troops and weapons, a claim Rwanda denies, insisting its actions are defensive. today6 January, 2025
