Zambia hosts summit on regional security
Mozambique, DR Congo, and upcoming elections were key areas of discussion.
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Uganda denies backing M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo
Uganda strongly refutes a UN report alleging its support for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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UN accuses Uganda and Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in DR Congo
UN experts report that Rwandan troops might be matching or surpassing the estimated 3,000 M23 fighters in DR Congo
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DR Congo sentences 22 soldiers to death for fleeing M23 rebels
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 22 soldiers to death for deserting during clashes with M23 rebels.
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Rwandan troops collaborating with M23 rebels in DR Congo: UN
Researchers estimated that by April, the number of Rwandan troops was on par with or exceeded the approximately 3,000 M23 soldiers
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Two-week truce between DR Congo and M23 rebels begins
A two-week humanitarian truce provides a window for aid workers to reach vulnerable populations.
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DR Congo sentences 25 soldiers to death for fleeing rebels
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death following a one-day trial for allegedly deserting their posts during clashes with M23 rebels.
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Mpox mutation: More contagious, deadlier strain emerges in Africa
A highly contagious and deadly new mpox strain (clade Ib) is ravaging DR Congo, with cases spreading beyond sexual transmission.
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M23 rebels seize key town in DR Congo’s troubled east
DR Congo’s North Kivu town Kirumba’s capture raises fears of further rebel advances towards major cities like Butembo and Beni.
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DR Congo, Rwanda leaders could meet soon to address conflict
The presidents of DR Congo and Rwanda may meet soon to discuss peace in eastern DR Congo, mediated by Angola.
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