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Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, days after a peace framework was signed between the DRC government and the M23 rebel group. The trip follows his meeting with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and highlights Qatar’s growing role in mediating efforts to stabilise eastern Congo.
View More Qatari Emir Visits DR Congo Following Key Meetings in Rwanda
At least 52 civilians have been killed in a surge of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the United Nations…
View More ISIL-Linked Rebels Kill 52 Civilians in DR Congo
Regional Leaders Consolidate Peace Framework for DRC Crisis In a significant diplomatic shift, two of Africa’s leading regional blocs—East African Community (EAC) and Southern African…
View More East and Southern Africa Unite Peace Efforts for DRC Under AU Framework
Nearly 40 Dead in Deadly Church Attack in Congo’s Ituri Province In a horrifying incident early Sunday, at least 38 worshippers were massacred inside a…
View More Church Attack in Congo Kills Nearly 40 Worshippers
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially commenced the trial of former President Joseph Kabila in a military court, accusing him of grave…
View More Joseph Kabila Trial Begins in Absentia Over Alleged M23 Rebel Support in DRC
Efforts to resolve the ongoing Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crisis have hit another roadblock, as the rebel group M23 captured the town of Walikale…
View More Congo Crisis Escalates as Kagame and Tshisekedi Clash Over Solutions
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently engaged in unexpected ceasefire talks in Qatar, marking a significant development in efforts…
View More Rwanda and DRC Presidents Hold Unexpected Ceasefire Talks in Qatar
Former President Joseph Kabila has officially stepped back into the political spotlight in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid ongoing turmoil in the eastern…
View More Joseph Kabila Returns to DRC Politics: Impact on Elections and National Stability
The ongoing M23 insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has created significant disruptions in trade across East Africa. Key trade routes have been…
View More M23 Conflict Severely Disrupts East Africa’s Trade with the Congo
Congo: A Tragedy Rooted at Home The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been plagued by conflict, but analysts argue that much of its…
View More A Tragedy Rooted at Home
Explosions Rock M23 Rally At least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured after multiple explosions tore through a rally organized by the M23…
View More Blasts at M23 Rally in Eastern DR Congo Kill at Least 11
Regional blocs from Eastern and Southern Africa are evaluating the possibility of deploying forces to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as violence and instability…
View More Eastern and Southern African Blocs Consider Deployment to Eastern Congo
Crisis Deepens as Crime and Insecurity Surges The humanitarian and security crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated, with rising crime and…
View More Crisis Worsens in Eastern DR Congo Amid Rising Crime
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been at the center of conflicts involving both internal and external actors for decades. The war is rooted…
View More An African War in the Congo