Tag: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner

South Africa, DRC Deepen Ties

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their…

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Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend a rally addressed by Corneille Nangaa, Congolese rebel leader and coordinator of the AFC-M23 movement, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge/File

M23 Rebels Announce Withdrawal from Walikale to Support Peace Efforts

March 22 – M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have declared their intention…

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Members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) dig a common grave at the Musigoko cemetery for the burial of bodies, following clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC),in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo February 19, 2025. REUTERS/Victoire.

7,000 Killed, Thousands Displaced in Eastern Congo Conflict

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to the…

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Kenyan President Ruto meets with DRC delegation to discuss the escalating crisis in Eastern DRC

Ruto Hosts DRC Delegation on Eastern DRC Crisis

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, chair of the East African Community (EAC),…

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M23 rebels enter Bukavu after seizing Kavumu airport, as the Congolese army withdraws from the city.

M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu Airport, Enter City

February 14, 2025 – M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have entered Bukavu,…

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On 9 August 2019, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame launched the newly completed Kigali Arena set to host the NBA Africa Finals.

DR Congo Calls on NBA to End Rwanda Sponsorships

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the National Basketball…

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame speaks at the AU Peace and Security Council meeting, urging African leaders to focus on solutions rather than blame in resolving the DRC crisis. Photo: X/@UrugwiroVillage

Congo Too Big for Rwanda to Carry, Says Kagame

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for accountability and homegrown solutions to…

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Rwanda’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, James Ngango

Rwanda Accuses DRC of Plotting Large-Scale Attack

GENEVA, Feb 7 – Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi attends a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, at a Carrinho facility, near Lobito, Angola, December 4, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Tshisekedi to Attend Summit on Escalating Congo Conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will attend a summit in…

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Democratic Republic of Congo military personnel (FARDC) patrol against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) near Beni in North-Kivu province, File. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe/File Photo

Uganda Sends Additional Troops to Eastern Congo

Uganda has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to eastern Democratic Republic of…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo's foreign minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

DR Congo Urges Clubs to End “Visit Rwanda” Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, has urged…

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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 Dushimimana

M23 Rebels Demand Direct Talks with Kinshasa

The M23 rebels, part of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), have called…

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