The Latest Breaking News from Congo

The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012

The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels are expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region’s major city

The conflict in eastern Congo intensifies as civilians face tough choices between fleeing to Rwanda or staying amidst rebel violence.

President Tshisekedi calls for youth to join army against Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo, escalating tensions in the region.

DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi said on Thursday that his troops were mounting a military response as Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced in the east of the country.

Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more territory in the country’s conflict-battered east

Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo’s escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo’s interior and seek the protection of an army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda, which is accused of backing the rebels

Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize control of Goma, escalating conflict in eastern Congo. Concerns over casualties, displacements, and potential breakdown of l...