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Congo Reverses Course and Agrees to Cease ‘Hostilities’ With M23
Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint ...
DR Congo, M23 rebels reach cease-fire agreement
The Presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a ceasefire has been achieved between its government and the ...
Congo’s government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east
A joint statement from Congo's government and a coalition of insurgents in the country’s east including the M23 rebels says ...
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DR Congo and M23 rebels announce ceasefire following Qatar peace talks
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, which is allegedly backed by ...
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Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to have devastating consequences, particularly ...
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The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda [document]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of ...
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Kabila's return to Congo fuels tensions amid truce
The Congolese government and opposing rebel movements have agreed to a ceasefire. It comes at a time when tensions have ...
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DR Congo government and M23 make joint truce pledge
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the M23 group on Wednesday issued a landmark joint statement saying they ...
In Nigeria’s floating slum, ‘The Herds’ tour spotlights climate change where it’s felt the most
Several canoes paddle toward Makoko, a vast floating slum built on stilts in the lagoon at one end of Nigeria’s economic hub ...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi
The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling ...