Congo and M23 rebels set for first direct talks on April 9 in Doha
Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the discussions private
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Congo doubles soldier salaries as M23 rebels gain ground
The finance ministry described the salary hikes as “a turning point towards better conditions” for the army
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Fighting escalates in Eastern Congo as peace efforts continue
Since January, the M23’s rapid advance has led to the capture of DRC’s two largest cities in the east, causing thousands of deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands more
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Angola withdraws as African Union mediator in DR Congo conflict
President’s office says President Joao Lourenco wants to focus on his work as African Union chairperson
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M23 rebels retreat from Walikale to support peace talks in Congo
In line with their ceasefire, M23 rebels pulled out of Walikale to foster peace initiatives and promote political dialogue in Congo.
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M23 rebels reject ceasefire, seize key town in Eastern Congo
The town, home to around 15,000 people and rich in tin and other minerals, is the farthest the rebels have advanced
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M23 rebels reach outskirts of Walikale amid fighting
Gunfire was reported near the town’s Nyabanzi neighborhood as M23 clashed with pro-government militias after overrunning Congolese army positions
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Rwanda, DR Congo optimistic for peace after Doha talks
Rwandan President Kagame, Congolese counterpart Tshisekedi hold talks in Qatar
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M23 rebels quit peace talks after EU sanctions
The Congo River Alliance, the political wing of M23, accused the EU of deliberately obstructing the long-awaited negotiations, calling the sanctions an act of interference
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EU sanctions Rwandan officials and M23 rebels over Congo violence
The Tutsi-led M23 rebels have taken control of the two largest cities in eastern Congo since January
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