DR Congo Offers Step Towards Truce, M23 Condemns ‘Manipulation’
The DR Congo government said Friday it had accepted "the principle" of a ceasefire but its foes in the eastern conflict, the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, condemned "attempts at manipulation."
Congolese Army Retakes Strategic DRC City After M23 Withdrawal
The Congolese army said Monday it had retaken control of the strategic city of Uvira after the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group withdrew.
Clashes in DR Congo’s Uvira After M23 Promised to Withdraw
Clashes broke out near Uvira in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 group and pro-government militia.
M23 Says Started Withdrawing Troops From Key DR Congo City
The M23 began withdrawing on Wednesday from the eastern DR Congo city of Uvira, which fell to the Rwanda-backed militia in an early December offensive that angered Washington.
M23 Militia Says Will Withdraw From Key DRC City of Uvira
The M23 armed group said Tuesday it had agreed to a request from the United States to withdraw from the key city of Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 Cements Control in DR Congo City After Claiming Takeover
Rwanda-backed M23 fighters asserted control over Uvira in eastern DR Congo, making locals sweep the streets after the city's capture.
Fierce Fighting in DR Congo as M23 Advances Towards Key City
Fierce fighting took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the city of Uvira.
Fighting Erupts in DR Congo a Day After Peace Deal Signed
Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo on Friday forced hundreds to flee across the border into Rwanda, a day after a peace deal was signed in Washington.
Trump, Rwanda and DR Congo Leaders Sign Deal Despite Fresh Violence
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal Thursday, even as fresh violence raised questions about the accord to end one of Africa's longest wars.
White House Says DRCongo, Rwanda to Sign Deal
US President Donald Trump will bring together the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Washington on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, months after an earlier US-brokered deal failed to stop violence.
Rwanda Accuses DRC of Delaying Washington Peace Deal Signing
Rwandan President Kagame have accused the Congolese government of delaying the signing of a peace deal aimed at ending conflicts.
M23, DR Congo Sign New Peace Roadmap in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
US Says Rwanda, DR Congo Promise to Ease Tensions
The US said that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo promised to work to ease tensions and recommitted to a peace agreement, which has failed to halt violence.
DR Congo and M23 Sign Deal on Ceasefire Implementation: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 group signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
IS-Linked Fighters Kill 19 in DR Congo Attack
Rebel fighters linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 19 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Clashes in DR Congo Despite Peace Efforts
Intense clashes between anti-government M23 fighters and armed forces have taken place in DR Congo, including over a gold mining town.
Jihadists in Deadly Attack on Mozambique Port Near Gas Hub
Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group attacked a key Mozambique port town near a major international gas hub, clashing with troops and beheading at least two civilians, locals reported Monday.
Rwanda Slams HRW Report on Military Graves From DRC Clashes
Rwanda criticized Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show a military graveyard expanding in conflict with DR Congo.
DR Congo, M23 Talks Resume in Doha: Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 militia have restarted peace talks in Doha, following reports of violence in the DRC's conflict-torn east.
M23 Killed ‘At Least 319 Civilians’ in DR Congo in July: UN
UN rights chief denounced the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which he said had killed at least 319 civilians in eastern DR Congo in July.
DR Congo, Rwanda Hold First Talks After Peace Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have held their first talks after signing a peace deal to end decades of deadly conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the two countries said on Friday.
Rwanda, DRC to Ink Peace Deal in US but Questions Remain
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will sign an agreement in Washington to put an end to a conflict.
DR Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Accord on June 27
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.
HRW Warns Rwanda-Backed M23 Executing DR Congo Civilians
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in eastern DR Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned.
