‘The recent kidnappings of patients from hospitals by the M23 once again demonstrate its disregard for peace in eastern DRC and its contempt for the people of this region,’ says Lucy Tamlyn
US envoy: M23 must face justice for attacks, kidnappings Read More »
‘It will get more dramatic because we don’t have this US foreign assistance,’ says Patrick Muyaya
Minister warns of crisis in eastern DRC after US aid cuts Read More »
The Ugandan army has confirmed the deployment of troops to the town of Mahagi in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to combat armed groups, particularly the Codeco militia.
Uganda deploys troops to Mahagi to combat armed groups Read More »
Leaders call for dialogue to resolve ongoing conflict
Zambia, Tanzania call for immediate ceasefire in Eastern DRC Read More »
Two bombs exploded at an M23 rally in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killing 11 people and injuring 65, with conflicting accusations between the government and rebels over responsibility.
Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in Bukavu leaving 11 dead Read More »
Videos from the scene showed people fleeing in panic, some bleeding and carrying bodies
Gunfire, blasts kill several at rebel rally in DR Congo Read More »
DR Congo’s Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka calls for accountability for the violence against children in the country, highlighting the role of the ICC and ongoing human rights violations.
DR Congo PM calls for accountability in child violence cases Read More »
M23 rebels also urged all foreign forces in region to leave, French media says
Injured South African peacekeepers return from war-ridden DR Congo Read More »
Ex-presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia to lead regional peace efforts
African blocs name peace facilitators for Eastern DRC conflict Read More »
Over 7,000 people have been killed in eastern DR Congo since January as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda.
DR Congo PM warns of escalating conflict after 7,000 deaths Read More »
