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DR Congo Opposition Politicians Condemn US Sanctions On Kabila

The politicians, who are under the banner of the Mouvement Sauvons la RDC, which Kabila co-founded, have described the sanctions as "untimely and counterproductive" in the context of the country's protracted crisis.

The opposition's criticism comes against the backdrop of diplomatic processes aimed at addressing both the regional and internal dimensions of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Sudan: WFP - Sudan Aid Ops Not Impacted By Khartoum Airport Drone Strike

Dabanga, 6 May 2026

The drone strike that targeted the environs of Khartoum airport on Monday, and has led to the suspension of many flights, has not impacted the operations of the World Food… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Opposition Politicians Condemn US Sanctions On Kabila

New Times, 7 May 2026

Opposition politicians in DR Congo have called on the United States government to lift sanctions imposed on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Washington Sanctions Former DR Congo President Kabila Over 'Support' for Rebels

RFI, 1 May 2026

The United States has sanctioned former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila over what it calls his support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and their ally, the Congo… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Fifth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda

State Department, 25 April 2026

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Genocide Ideology in DR Congo Is a Regional Emergency

New Times, 5 May 2026

The latest warning by seasoned Congolese researcher that genocide ideology in DR Congo is now "at its peak" should trouble every responsible actor in the region and beyond. It is… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Why Minerals-for-Security Deals Won't Save the DR Congo

ISS, 22 April 2026

Resource bartering doesn't deliver stability - it perpetuates institutional fragility and rarely builds public trust and legitimacy in African governments. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Welcomes Progress On Talks Between DR Congo, M23 Armed Group

RFI, 20 April 2026

MONUSCO, the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo, has hailed progress after Kinshasa and rival M23 rebels agreed to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Fresh Attacks Reported After New Round of Peace Talks

New Times, 20 April 2026

Drone and artillery attacks have been reported in eastern DR Congo, despite new commitments made between AFC/M23 and the Congolese government in Switzerland on Friday, April 17. Read more »

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DR Congo Armed Groups Agree to Aid Corridor Amid Ongoing Fighting

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel movement have reported progress on a protocol for establishing humanitarian access during the latest round of peace talks in Switzerland. In a joint statement, both parties committed to refraining from attacks on civilian populations and essential infrastructure.

Despite progress on the diplomatic front, there were
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- Congo-Kinshasa: UN Welcomes Progress On Talks Between DR Congo, M23 Armed Group
- Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on Progress Between DR Congo and AFC/M23 on the Ceasefire Meetings in Switzerland