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M23 rebellion, Congo and Angola

Bloomberg · 2d

Congo to Negotiate With Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels, Angola Says

Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will engage in direct negotiations in the coming days to end the conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east, according to the presidency of Angola, which will mediate the talks.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Congo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18, Angola says

Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on March 18, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.

Daily News · 15h

DR Congo and rebels to begin peace talks

DR CONGO: Peace talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and M23 rebels will begin on March 18, Angola announced on Wednesday, as it attempts to mediate a long-term ceasefire in the conflict-torn Central African nation.

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo

BBC on MSN · 10h

Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground

The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu. South Africa's deployment was heavily criticised by the public and opposition following the killing of its soldiers.

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

Southern African Bloc to Withdraw Troops From Congo in Phases

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said on Thursday that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated the mandate of its troop deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo and decided on a "phased withdrawal".

The New Times on MSN · 9h

SADC troop withdrawal from DR Congo long overdue: South African defence expert

A defence and security expert has welcomed the decision by the South African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC), saying the troops were no longer serving any purpose in the conflict-ridden country.

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A USAID official escaped violence in Congo. He returned home to a different crisis

USAID staffer Kenneth Bledsoe and his family had to be evacuated to safety from the Congo -- only to return home to find Elon ...

France 24 on MSN8h

Trump to DR Congo’s rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal

Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in ...

2d

Congo faces setback in mpox response after Rwanda-backed rebels advance in the east

Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu, the region is facing a setback ...

1d

Why Congo’s vast army is struggling

ITS soldiers are underpaid and underarmed. Its ranks are riddled with factions pursuing their own interests. And successive ...

10h

South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — African leaders on Thursday announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, ...

11d

Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia

The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.

3d

Congo's export ban not enough to clear the cobalt glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo's four-month suspension of cobalt exports is a sign that even the world's largest producer ...

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How a refugee became a role model serving and protecting the country that helped him

A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped amid tragedy and violence to build a new life in the U.S.

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