M23 fighters, widely believed to receive support from Rwanda, captured Goma in January and pushed deeper into North and South Kivu, killing thousands and displacing hundreds of thousands
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Border crossings were closed in late January after M23 rebels seized Goma, capital of Congo’s North Kivu province
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Health authorities say 17 of the country’s 26 provinces affected, with a fatality rate of around 2%
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Rwanda promises to uphold a peace agreement signed with DR Congo as part of US-led efforts to end violence in the eastern region.
Rwanda affirms dedication to peace accord with Congo Read More »
Signed last week, the deal requires Rwandan forces to pull out of eastern Congo within 90 days
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The rebel group, backed by Rwanda, now controls more territory in eastern Congo than at any time in its history following a swift military offensive earlier this year
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The IMF has approved a $261.9 million disbursement to the DRC after completing the first review of its Extended Credit Facility agreement.
IMF completes first review and releases funds to DR Congo Read More »
The experts say Rwanda’s military presence was decisive in the group’s January–February seizure of major cities including Goma and Bukavu
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DR Congo launched a large-scale polio vaccination campaign targeting over 10 million children as cases of variant poliovirus persist despite previous efforts.
DR Congo launches polio campaign for 10M+ children Read More »
Armed groups have taken over the company’s sites in Bukavu and Goma — the two largest cities in eastern Congo — as well as surrounding areas
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