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Qatar hosts M23 rebel leaders in continued mediation efforts on Congo crisis
Kinshasa, March 28: Rebel leaders of the March 23 Movement (M23) have arrived for further dialogue in Doha, Qatar, which has been mediating the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources confirmed on Friday.
Rwanda welcomes M23 rebels' withdrawal from eastern Congo's town of Walikale
Kigali, March 25: Rwanda welcomed the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group's decision to withdraw from Walikale town, which it seized earlier in the week, as well as the Congolese government's decision to de-escalate hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Angola bowing out as Congo conflict mediator: Presidency
Luanda, March 24: Angola said on Monday that it has decided to "relieve itself" as the mediator in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict to focus on broader African Union priorities as its current chair.
Somalia welcomes mediation efforts to end DR Congo crisis
Mogadishu, March 20: Somalia welcomed the mediation efforts that have facilitated the meeting between leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Angolan President calls for ceasefire in Congo ahead of peace talks
Luanda, March 15: Joao Lourenco, Angolan President and current African Union (AU) chair, on Saturday urged all parties involved in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to cease hostilities starting midnight local time on Sunday, according to a statement released by the Angolan Presidency.
Angola seeks to persuade Congo government to talk directly with M23 rebels
Kinshasa, March 13: Angola said it is trying to broker direct talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in the coming days.
Over 2,500 schools affected by ongoing Congo conflict: Minister
Kinshasa, March 5: More than 2,500 schools have been affected by an ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one senior official said.
Explosions reported after rally in eastern Congo's Bukavu city
Kinshasa, Feb 27: Several explosions were reported on Thursday at Independence Square in Bukavu town in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), shortly after a political rally in support of the rebel March 23 Movement (M23), according to local media.
Humanitarian crisis worsens amid fighting upsurge in eastern Congo: UN
United Nations, Feb 27: Humanitarian crisis is worsening as violence escalated in three eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said.
About one million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about one million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
About 1 million people displaced in Congo's Goma since 2025: WFP
Kinshasa, Feb 25: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that about 1 million people have been displaced since the beginning of 2025 from Goma city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seized by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
Congo President to form 'unity' govt to tackle security crisis
Kinshasa, Feb 24: The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi announced sweeping changes, including forming a "government of national unity" to prevent the security crisis in the eastern part of the country from spiralling into a broader regional war.
M23 rebels in DR Congo's North Kivu hinder UN peacekeeping operations: UN
United Nations, Feb 22: The head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said that Rwanda-supported M23 rebels in the eastern North Kivu province are hampering peacekeeping operations.
African leaders call for immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels from Congo
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: African leaders attending the 38th African Union (AU) Summit have urged the immediate withdrawal of the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
DR Congo govt confirms M23's entry into Bukavu
Kinshasa, Feb 17: The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) condemned the entry of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels into Bukavu, a major city in the region. The rebels reportedly have seized multiple strategic sites of the city.
M23 rebels seize key DR Congo city as AU summit warns of regional war risk
Kinshasa, Feb 16: The March 23 Movement (M23) armed group announced that its fighters had entered Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
South African President reaffirms commitment to ending conflict in Congo
Johannesburg, Feb 15: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to 14 South African soldiers who lost their lives in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last month, reiterating his commitment to ending the conflict in Africa's second-largest country.
Congo president cuts short overseas trip as M23 claims key airport
Kinshasa, Feb 15: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi decided to cut short his overseas visit after the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group claimed to have seized a strategic airport near Bukavu, a major city in the eastern DRC.
M23 seizes strategic airport in DR Congo
Goma, Feb 15: The March 23 Movement (M23) armed group announced that it has seized control of Kavumu Airport in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 9: African leaders called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and reaffirmed their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict.
African leaders call for peaceful solution to conflict in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 9: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other African leaders reaffirmed their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
African-led peace efforts in Congo crucial to reducing regional conflict
Kinshasa, Feb 8: As hostilities escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), African regional blocs are urgently pursuing African-led solutions to prevent a wider regional crisis.
Continued clashes in Congo's South Kivu trigger mass displacement: UN
United Nations, Feb 8: With hostilities subsiding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s occupied Goma City in North Kivu province, UN humanitarians said that violence in South Kivu province is increasing and triggering mass displacement of people.
UN chief urges efforts to end crisis in Congo
United Nations, Feb 7: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for more efforts to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Bodies, untreated water, rain add up to health risks in DR Congo: UN
Moscow, Feb 4: Bodies in the streets, no clean water and an intensifying rainy season trigger escalating health risks in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said.
Two Tanzanian peacekeepers killed, four injured in DR Congo
Dar Es Salaam, Feb 3: Two Tanzanian peacekeepers have been killed and four others injured in ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF) said in a statement.
As DRC conflict escalates, Indian Embassy asks nationals to immediately depart from Bukavu
Kinshasa, February 2: The Indian embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated their advisory for Indian nationals in Bukavu, and said they are closely monitoring the situation in eastern DRC.
Southern African bloc calls for dialogue to restore peace, security in DR Congo
Seoul, Feb 1: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) called for dialogue among all parties to restore peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
With calm being restored in DR Congo, risk of disease outbreaks increases: UN
United Nations, Feb 1: While calm is being restored in Goma, the key eastern city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the risk of disease outbreaks, including cholera and Mpox, increases on the outskirts, according to the United Nations officials.
All our citizens are safe, MEA says on DRC conflict
New Delhi, February 1: Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that all Indians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are safe amid the ongoing conflict.
South Korea to issue travel ban for Congo amid armed clashes
Seoul, Jan 31: South Korea plans to issue a travel ban for an eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to intensifying fighting between government and rebel forces in the country, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
UN concerned about rebels advancing south in Congo
United Nations, Jan 31: The United Nations is "deeply concerned" by the M23 rebel group advancing towards South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesman said.
Tunisia expresses deep concern over escalation in Congo
Tunis, Jan 31: Tunisia is closely monitoring the recent escalation of hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with great concern, according to a statement released by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Congo vows 'vigorous response' to rebel advances, amid regional mediation efforts
Kinshasa, Jan 30: Felix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), promised a "vigorous response" to advances of March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the eastern DRC, amid peace efforts by regional groups.
East African leaders appeal for urgent ceasefire in Congo as fighting escalates
Nairobi, Jan 30: East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid fighting that has hampered humanitarian operations in the city of Goma.
Situation in DR Congo's Goma calmer, with sporadic shooting and looting reported: UN
United Nations, Jan 30: Situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma is calmer but still tense, with some violence hampering humanitarian operations, a UN spokesman said.
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on eastern DR Congo situation
Harare, Jan 30: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold an extraordinary summit in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Thursday to discuss the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the SADC Secretariat said in a statement.
Congo President to be no show at EAC's crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office.
Flights suspended after violent protests in DR Congo, AU urges M23 to lay down arms
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Uganda Airlines announced the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where several embassies were damaged, looted, and even set on fire amid mass demonstrations.
Uganda calls for talks to end escalation of fighting in DR Congo
Kampala, Jan 29: Uganda has called for talks between warring parties in a bid to end the escalation of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a top official said.