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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Rwanda, Belgium expel diplomats over Congo dispute
Kigali announced it was severing diplomatic ties and ordered Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours
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DRC government accused of sabotaging peace talks with M23
M23 accuses the DRC government of escalating attacks to sabotage upcoming peace talks in Angola, while the DRC remains silent on the allegations.
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Congo to join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
The talks, set to begin in Luanda on March 18, were confirmed by Angola last week
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Angolan president demands DR Congo ceasefire by midnight
Angolan President Joao Lourenco has called for a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo starting at midnight, ahead of direct peace talks between the Congolese government and the M23 group.
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Congo president weighs talks with M23 rebels amid military struggles
In a surprising development this week, Angola announced that direct talks between Congo and the M23 would take place in its capital, Luanda, on March 18
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Angola to facilitate direct talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels
Southern African nation keen to contribute to ending long-running conflict in eastern Congo, presidency says
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Congo’s military prosecutor summons Kabila allies amid rebel conflict
The reason for the summons remains unclear, said Jean Mbuyu, a lawyer for the officials and Kabila’s former security adviser
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Clashes persist in eastern Congo following deadly attack on civilians
Since the beginning of the year, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has captured large parts of eastern Congo, a region rich in valuable minerals
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South Africa to review Congo troop deployment
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says South Africa’s role in the SADC mission in Congo is under review, with regional leaders set to decide on the next steps
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