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The Congolese government has ordered the closure of educational institutions in territories currently held by the M23 rebel group and allied militias, citing security risks for students and staff.
AFC/M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have withdrawn from several positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following US diplomatic pressure. The Congolese army has moved in to regain control, marking a significant development in the conflict.
Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels claim withdrawal from key DR Congo city Inbox.lv
DRC: AFC/M23 claims responsibility for drone attack on Kisangani airport Seneweb
The AFC/M23 group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has suspended university operations in regions controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group.
The DR Congo government and the M23 rebel group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries, protect civilians, and release prisoners within 10 days. This accord, made under the Doha Framework, aims to ease the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Peace talks between AFC/M23 and DR Congo have been moved to Switzerland, a decision influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
More than 200 people died on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s mines ministry said on Wednesday. A senior official from the AFC/M23 rebel group, which controls the mine, told Reuters earlier that only five or six died in the […]
Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies were discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 rebels.
Lt Col Willy Ngoma, spokesperson for the AFC/M23, was reportedly killed in a drone attack, as reported by The New Times.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. This agreement, facilitated by international mediators, aims to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 group have reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid and ensure the release of prisoners within a ten-day timeframe.
The AFC/M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani airport.
DR Congo border crossing with Burundi reopens after AFC/M23 offensive Inbox.lv
More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese authorities reasserted control over the area.