Democratic Republic Of Congo M23 rebels accused of 'possible war crimes' in eastern DR Congo The NGO made the claims against the Rwandan-backed group in a new report published on Tuesday. 27/05/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo votes to lift immunity of former President Joseph Kabila Current leader Felix Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of helping the M23 rebels in the war-torn east of the country, allegations Kabila denies. 23/05/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo At least 50 dead after boat catches fire in DRC, officials say Boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often blamed. 16/04/2025
No Comment Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure. 08/04/2025
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. 24/03/2025
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. 18/03/2025
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. 13/03/2025
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. 04/03/2025
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. 27/02/2025
Health news Mystery illness kills 53 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. 25/02/2025
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. 18/02/2025
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. 16/02/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Scores of children raped by fighters in eastern DR Congo, UNICEF says Unprecedented sexual violence against children has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 ramps up its offensive. 14/02/2025
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. 12/02/2025
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. 01/02/2025
No Comment 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. 30/01/2025
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. 29/01/2025
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. 29/01/2025
No Comment Protests against M23 rebels offensive in DR Congo According to the UN and the army, 17 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers were killed in the fighting. 29/01/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Protesters attack foreign embassies in DR Congo over M23 rebel advance Dozens of protesters in Kinshasa attacked foreign embassies, demanding action against M23 rebels in the country's east. Police used teargas to disperse them. 28/01/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Thousands flee as rebels enter the outskirts of the city of Goma M23 rebels and allied Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma on Sunday and the airport in the key eastern city was no longer in use, the top U.N. official in Dr Congo said. 26/01/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Hundreds injured as M23 rebels advance on eastern DR Congo’s main city M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around two million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts. 25/01/2025
Democratic Republic Of Congo Dozens dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on river in DR Congo A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on Busira river in the north-east, killing at least 38 people. 22/12/2024
Health news DRC mystery outbreak could be more than malaria, officials say Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said. 20/12/2024
Democratic Republic Of Congo At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reliance on river transport has grown as security issues and poor infrastructure make road travel increasingly unsafe. 18/12/2024
Europe News DR Congo files criminal complaint against Apple over conflict minerals The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the allegations after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium. 18/12/2024