Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city ...
The Nation4d
Soundtrack to a Complicit Silence
Soundtrack to a Coup d’État is a phenomenal film—brilliantly crafted. Johan Grimonprez unearths truths about the overthrow of ...
Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu ...
Anadolu Ajansi12d
M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
Some Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army forces, who fled the region due to the clashes crossed into Rwanda through the Corniche border crossing between the DRC and Rwanda, surrender to ...
The Daily Telegraph17d
Arsenal accused over ‘blood-stained’ Visit Rwanda deal as war escalates in DR Congo
Arsenal have been accused by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo of a “bloodstained ... Congolese troops have set up a line between the two cities, it has been reported.
Mongabay20d
Mineral exploitation overshadows green diplomacy in Congo’s Sangha region
The Republic of Congo’s minister of mines has issued at least 79 semi-industrial gold mining and exploration permits in the Sangha region, despite the area being officially designated for a ...
The Independent20d
Dead bodies on the streets and hospitals overwhelmed as rebels battle government in DR Congo city of Goma
Tens of thousands of residents in eastern Congo’s largest city fled their homes after the rebels made swift gains in the North Kivu province bordering Rwanda, in the conflict’s largest ...
scmp.com21d
Congo’s M23 rebels control Goma airport, embassies attacked
Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group has gained control of the airport in the eastern city of Goma, diplomatic and security sources told Reuters. Corneille Nangaa, leader of the AFC ...
France 2421d
French FM condemns 'unacceptable' attack on embassy in DR Congo
Protesters have attacked several embassies in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, including the French one, during demonstrations on Tuesday against the escalating conflict in the country's east.
Newsweek21d
M23 Rebellion in DR Congo: Protesters Light Fires Near US Embassy
Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...
Los Angeles Times21d
‘No safe place to go’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
It remained unclear how much of Goma is controlled by the rebels, who marched into eastern Congo’s strategic city early Monday, inspiring fear and cheers among residents. But more than 2 million ...
Euronews21d
Protesters attack foreign embassies in DR Congo over M23 rebel advance
Dozens of demonstrators in Kinshasa attacked several foreign embassies — including those of France, Belgium and Rwanda — on Tuesday, demanding that they push back against the advance of M23 ...