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Military interventions have failed to end DRC's conflict – what's gone wrong

For 30 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has suffered from communal violence, armed conflict and insecurity. Diverse actors have tried to stop it but conflict has intensified, particularly in the eastern provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri and Tanganyika. Regular armed forces and non-state armed groups have been…

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UN peacekeeping mission in DRC is to withdraw 'as quickly as possible'

UN peacekeeping mission in DRC is to withdraw 'as quickly as possible'

The top United Nations official Jean-Pierre Lacroix ended his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday saying that the peacekeepers should withdraw from the conflict-torn country "as quickly as possible".

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Exclusive-Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

Exclusive-Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%, on concerns the deal gives away too much of Congo's resources with little benefit to the country.

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DR Congo leader to visit China this week, minerals trade deal signing expected

The president of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, will visit China from May 24 to 29 and is expected to meet President Xi Jinping to review and sign several key trade deals.

Death toll in DR Congo flash floods rises to nearly 400

The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Rebel attacks deepen displacement crisis in Congo's Ituri

One month since rebels closed in on Drodro village in eastern Congo, the once bustling wards of its hospital are empty and Doctor James Semire strolls the darkened corridors wondering when patients will dare to return.

In Congo camp, Muslims celebrate Eid with much-needed food aid

Young Muslims go from tent to tent at a camp for displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, their arms laden with bags of rice, beans and fish, gifts to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

Burundi was the first country to offer troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022 as part of east Africa’s peace drive after a wave of attacks from the rebel group known as Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).

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In short, I was afraid

In short, I was afraid

Spending two weeks in the Democratic Republic of Congo seemed a good idea up to the moment it didn’t.

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Suella Braverman insists Rwanda safe when confronted over deaths of 12 refugees in 2018

Suella Braverman insists Rwanda safe when confronted over deaths of 12 refugees in 2018

Home Secretary Suella Braverman claimed that she wasn't aware of the case, when police fired on refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo who were protesting over food rations

Who are the armed groups ravaging the eastern DRCongo?

Who are the armed groups ravaging the eastern DRCongo?

The United Nations Security Council has "strongly condemned" violence perpetrated by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has demanded that militia groups disband. Which militia are involved, and who controls them?

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UN Security Council meets to consider 'alarming' violence in DRC

UN Security Council meets to consider 'alarming' violence in DRC

On the eve of a Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a quarterly report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres deplores a sharp increase in violence in the east of the country, with at least 700 civilians murdered by militia groups since December.

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Islamic state claims responsibility for killing 10 people east of DR Congo

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack that took place in an eastern village in the Democratic Republic of Congo killing 10 people and injuring many others, a telegram account for the group said on Sunday.

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