tralac.org9d
The intractable conflict minerals problem
The problem for the outside world is that initiatives to deal with the problem have proven ineffective. The standard mechanism is to certify the minerals used throughout the international supply chain ...
Daily Post Nigeria14d
M23, Rwandan troops launch fresh attack on DR Congo
The M23 and Rwandan forces on Wednesday launched a new attack on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing a mining town in South Kivu province, as they resumed their advance towards the ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org18d
5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The capture of Goma is a dramatic culmination of over three years of conflict in North Kivu province. The M23 is now threatening to march "all the way to Kinshasa," the DRC capital, in a conflict ...
DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. #EuroVerify ...
Mercy Corps21d
Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolds in DRC’s North and South Kivu as Violence Escalates: INGOs Urge Immediate Action
Despite the challenges and forced sheltering in place of their staff, ready to provide urgently needed support, humanitarian NGOs remain committed to staying and delivering aid in North and South Kivu ...
CNN21d
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
The Congolese government has yet to confirm the rebels’ takeover but acknowledges their presence in the city, capital of the eastern North Kivu province. It announced Sunday it had cut ...
Science Daily22d
Unveiling Japan's geological history through volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits
Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers tackled this by ...
Popular Mechanics23d
Scientists Found Evidence of a Megaflood that Shaped Earth’s Geologic History
Ages, epochs, periods, and even eras are often defined by some sort of geologic trauma ... turbulent water flow with a predominantly north easterly direction,” Paul Carling, a co-author of ...
BBC23d
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
The border between DR Congo and Rwanda has reportedly been closed after the M23 rebels entered Goma. A diplomatic source and witnesses told the AFP news agency that no-one was being allowed to get ...
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Congo-Rwanda border shut as M23 rebels claim Goma capture
Heavy artillery fire could be heard in Goma on Monday, hours after Rwandan troops and fighters from the M23 rebel group entered the capital of North Kivu Province. The UN has warned of a looming ...
Anadolu Ajansi23d
Congo blames Rwanda for death of North Kivu governor
Authorities in Congo blamed Rwanda on Saturday for the death of the North Kivu governor which was confirmed Friday. Military spokesperson Gen. Sylvain Ekenge said that Gen. Peter Cirimwami was ...