Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
Having seized Goma, Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern
By Sonia Rolley (Reuters) -When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to ...
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...
DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
In June last year, Rwanda's government spokesperson Yolande Makolo hit out about the presence of mercenaries in eastern DR ...
Congo’s Leader Calls for Massive Military Mobilization as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Expand Their Control
Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more ...
French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has arrived in Congo's capital Kinshasa, an official at the presidency said on ...
Congo checks 12 possible Ebola cases, African health body says
Democratic Republic of Congo authorities are investigating 12 possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus in its northwest, ...
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Kagame's comments clearly suggested that he wants South Africa to back off from DR Congo, where its military involvement ...
Simple explanation on wetin di fight-fight for DR Congo dey all about?
M23 rebels don make rapid advances for di latest bout of conflict wey for long dey disturb di mineral-rich east kontri.
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo
What has been a slow-burn crisis in eastern DRC has again exploded into the open. Kagame appears to have calculated that a ...
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The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...