Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast airport
The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting ...
Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful dialogue between all people in the Democratic Republic ...
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic ...
Rebel leader denounces US-DRC minerals deal one year after Goma’s fall
The leader of a Congolese rebel coalition that includes the M23 group said a deal between Kinshasa and Washington related ...
DR Congo offers manganese, copper‑cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under minerals pact
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned assets—including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold, and lithium projects—for U.S. ...
Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawal
Congolese soldiers and combatants from a pro-government militia have re-entered the eastern town of Uvira, residents said on Monday, just ...
Uncertainty in Uvira as M23 rebels again announce withdrawal from eastern DRC city
Residents are uncertain about the future as M23 rebels again announce withdrawal from Uvira, even as fighting continues in the ...
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is widely expected to extend his four-decade rule in an election on Thursday after a campaign marred by ...
DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members
The United Nations Security Council has welcomed Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia as its five ...
Democratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month ban
The Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed cobalt exports after a 10-month halt, the country’s finance minister said on Tuesday. Introduced ...