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Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo rebel leader vows to fight on despite EU sanctions

Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without rebels.

Qatar

DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks

Congo and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to an immediate ceasefire, but the joint statement does not specify on how it would be implemented.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks as EU imposes sanctions

A spokesperson said the militant group had pulled out from Tuesday’s peace talks in Angola in response to sanctions on several of its leaders.

Angola

DR Congo says it will engage in peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a government delegation to the Angolan capital of Luanda, while M23 also confirmed its participation.

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Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels to meet with Congolese government for peace talks next week

In January, the Rwanda-backed group captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, escalating tensions.

Angola

Angola to mediate peace talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels

This marks a shift from previous Angola-led peace talks, which excluded M23 and instead focused on Rwanda’s role in the conflict.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN: M23 rebels abduct over 130 from hospitals in eastern DR Congo

The abductions come as the Rwanda-backed group continues its rapid military expansion in eastern DR Congo, seizing key cities and escalating one of the most intense conflicts in over a decade.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo

The group, which has the backing of Rwanda, has recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in the east of the country.

Europe News

Luxembourg delays adoption of EU sanctions against Rwanda

Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.

Rwanda

Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments

Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

UN accuses Rwanda-backed rebels of killing children in DR Congo

The accusation comes after M23 seized more territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwandan-backed rebels enter key city in eastern DR Congo

Scores of residents cheered on the M23 rebels in Bukavu as they walked and drove around the city centre on Sunday morning.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo

The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rebels move deeper into eastern DR Congo as UN says hundreds killed

Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said on Friday.

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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda

The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo foreign minister calls for UN action as rebels take over Goma

Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.

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Watch: Charity hosts Christmas event in Congo for displaced children

Congolese organisation "Un Jour Nouveau" (A New Day) is celebrating Christmas with children forced to flee war.