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 Over 6,000 displaced in DRC conflict without aid More than 6,000 people displaced by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are living in difficult conditions without any assistance from the government or aid agencies. Chris Ochamringa reports from Kinshasa. today18 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Fighting intensifies in eastern DRC The United Nations says two rockets landed close to a base of UN peacekeepers during clashes between the M23 rebels and government forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday. No casualties were reported among the peacekeepers. today27 February, 2024
insert_link Africa United Nations begins withdrawal from DRC The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to pull out 2000 troops from the east of the country by the end of April in the first phase of its withdrawal from the DRC. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. today16 January, 2024
