South Africa will withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN mission in Congo by 2026, citing defense realignment while pledging continued diplomatic support.
South Africa to withdraw troops from Congo UN mission Read More »
A massive landslide at the M23-controlled Rubaya mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly killed at least 200 artisanal miners working in precarious conditions.
Landslide at militia-held coltan mine kills hundreds in eastern Congo Read More »
OCHA seeks 1.4 billion dollars to address the long running humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.
UN warns funding cuts will block aid for millions in the DRC Read More »
Communities in southern Democratic Republic of Congo are using forest concessions to protect customary lands, but rising mining pressure is testing whether those protections can hold.
Congo communities defend forests from miners Read More »
An American financial company has sued the Democratic Republic of Congo and senior officials, alleging a corruption scheme, contract sabotage and financial losses.
American firm sues Congo over alleged corruption plot Read More »
Angola said it presented peace proposals to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, who found them interesting, as fighting involving the M23 group flared again in eastern Congo.
Angola offers peace plan to Tshisekedi amid DRC violence Read More »
The US accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal as M23 seized Uvira in eastern DRC, prompting warnings of regional conflict.
US warns Rwanda over M23’s seizure of key DRC city Read More »
KoBold Metals, backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has secured seven permits to explore lithium and other minerals in Congo, including Manono.
KoBold Metals secures permits to expand lithium hunt in Congo Read More »
Filippo Grandi announces Rwandan refugees begin returning from Democratic Republic of Congo under UNHCR oversight as tensions persist despite earlier peace agreement
UNHCR chief says DRC, Rwanda agree on refugee repatriation plan Read More »
Rwanda rejects UN claims its troops helped M23 kill civilians in eastern DRC amid ongoing conflict and fragile ceasefire efforts.
Rwanda denies UN allegation in Congo massacre Read More »
