Congo, the world’s top cobalt producer, implemented the ban in February to address a slump in cobalt prices, a critical metal used in electric vehicle and smartphone batteries
Congo considers further cobalt export restrictions after 4-month ban Read More »
The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has made unprecedented advances this year, intensifying a long-standing conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region
Congo’s fight against M23 rebels strains public finances, IMF says Read More »
The U.N. humanitarian office reported on Tuesday that armed clashes in North Kivu province had displaced at least 30,000 people since Friday
Congo and M23 rebels resume peace talks in Doha, sources say Read More »
This marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to resolve the decades-long conflict in the mineral-rich region
Congo and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal, Trump adviser says Read More »
US-brokered agreement aims to halt hostilities, establish security cooperation
Rwanda, DR Congo pledge to finalize peace deal by May 2 Read More »
The signing is expected to provide a pathway to ease the ongoing conflict, which has been a long-standing issue since the Rwandan genocide
Congo, Rwanda set to sign peace and economic deal in Washington Read More »
Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019 and only relinquished power after deadly protests, has expressed a desire to return to Congo to help resolve the ongoing conflict in the region
Congo suspends Kabila’s party over alleged rebel support Read More »
The M23 rebels’ offensive, which began in January, has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands, exacerbating fears of a broader regional conflict
Kabila announces return to Congo to address eastern crisis Read More »
Last month, Qatar unexpectedly hosted Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame for a meeting that ended with both leaders calling for a ceasefire
Congo–M23 peace talks in Doha delayed Read More »
Since January, M23 has made rapid gains in eastern Congo, seizing the region’s two largest cities, resulting in thousands of deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands
Congo rebels withdraw from strategic town ahead of peace talks Read More »
