Karim Khan, the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC), has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) as the country faces a surge in violence, particularly in the eastern region. This visit comes at a time when the Rwanda-backed M23 group has recently captured two significant cities,
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Protesters in Kinshasa burn Kagame’s portraits as M23 seize Goma
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been engulfed in anger as protesters burned portraits of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and tore down Rwandan flags. The outrage comes as M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, have taken control of most of Goma, a strategic city in
Tshisekedi to skip EAC peace summit amid rising tensions with Rwanda
In a significant development amidst escalating tensions, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend a virtual summit of the East African Community (EAC) leaders scheduled for Wednesday. This decision comes as Rwanda-backed fighters have reportedly entered the Congolese city of Goma, raising alarm over the ongoing
Congo cuts Diplomatic ties with Rwanda over escalating Conflict
In a significant diplomatic shift, the Democratic Republic of Congo has severed all ties with Rwanda following a deadly surge in violence linked to the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda. The situation deteriorated over the weekend, with South Africa reporting that nine of its peacekeepers lost
Angola Peace talks between Rwanda and DRC stall
The much-anticipated peace talks scheduled for Angola between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts in the eastern DRC have been abruptly cancelled due to a deadlock in negotiations. The talks were scheduled to take place on Sunday but have been called off