The United Nations says it wants to strengthen its mission in the country with an "intervention brigade" to tackle M23 rebels and other militia groups. Read more »
The government is questioning M23's commitment to its unilateral ceasefire, saying the rebels have not respected the directive to withdraw 20 kilometers outside Goma city. Read more »
The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has said the resurgence of conflict in Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo is regrettable, as ... Read more »
African countries have been ranked high on global index for harbouring the world's saddest people. Read more »
The United Nations' call for the deployment of surveillance drones in the country has drawn scepticism from analysts who are doubting its effectiveness to bring lasting peace. Read more »
Soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as FARDC, have reportedly beat up journalists as they raided a radio station in the eastern town of ... Read more »
There's renewed hope for a peaceful resolution to the country's conflict after M23 rebels declared a unilateral ceasefire ahead of the second round of talks with government. Read more »
At least 100 members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda militia group have voluntarily returned home since the new year started, an official has said. Read more »
A surge in violence between ethnic groups has displaced thousands of people, creating a serious humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the ... Read more »
The M23 rebels group have agreed to continue peace talks with government, but have set conditions for the meeting. Read more »
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