DRC Security crisis Archives

Islamic State-Linked Rebels Kill Dozens in Church Attack in Eastern DRC

At least 39 people were killed and several others wounded on Sunday when armed assailants believed to be members of the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) launched a brutal…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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UN Halts War Crimes Investigations in Eastern Congo Amid Funding Crisis

Investigations into alleged war crimes and human rights abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have stalled due to a major funding shortfall, the United Nations Office of the…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

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Kabila Returns to Rebel-Held Goma Amid Accusations of M23 Ties and Political Tensions

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has returned to the country after a two-year absence, arriving on Monday in Goma, a strategic eastern city now under the…

Africa News Now May 27, 2025

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Truce Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire as Qatar-mediated peace talks continue in…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé Continues Mediation Efforts Between Rwanda and DRC Amid Escalating Tensions

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali on Monday to continue his mediation efforts between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to rising regional tensions, primarily…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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U.S. Demands Rwanda Withdraw Troops from DRC, End Support for M23 Rebels

The United States has issued a firm demand for Rwanda to immediately withdraw its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and halt all support to the M23…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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AU Envoy Faure Gnassingbé Meets Angolan Leader in Luanda to Advance DRC Peace Talks

Newly appointed African Union (AU) mediator and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Luanda on Wednesday to meet with Angolan President João Lourenço, as part of renewed efforts to resolve…

Africa News Now April 16, 2025

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U.S. Citizens Sentenced in Congo Coup Plot Repatriated Amid Diplomatic Mineral Deal Talks

Three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their involvement in a failed coup attempt have been repatriated to the United States, where they…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025