Rwandan army ‘ready to invade DRC’ and help rebels seize city
Intelligence sources suggest battle for Congolese regional capital Goma is imminent before UN crisis talks on Monday Large numbers of troops from Rwanda have been...
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UN alarm as M23 rebel group closes in on Goma in eastern DRC
Rebel group’s advance has had a devastating toll on the civilian population, UN secretary general says António Guterres has voiced alarm over the M23 rebel...
Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say The European Union has been...
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say A historic court ruling that found Belgium...
Ferry capsizes in Congo killing 38 and leaving 100 more missing
The sinking comes less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s north-east, leaving 25 people dead A ferry overloaded with people returning...
First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported
Person acquired clade Ib while traveling to east Africa and treated in California for mild illness, said health officials US health officials reported Saturday the...
Race to combat mpox misinformation as vaccine rollout in DRC begins
Poll suggests half of Congolese have not heard of deadly disease, as conspiracy theories and rumours spread For doctors and nurses fighting mpox in the...
Rwandan forces and M23 rebels shelled refugee camps in DRC, report claims
Human Rights Watch alleges potential violation of international human rights law on many occasions this year Rwandan forces and M23 rebels have shelled refugee camps...
Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt
Son of opposition figure who led botched attempt in May is among three Americans sentenced to death A Briton and three Americans are among 37...
DRC receives first donation of 100,000 mpox vaccines to contain outbreak
Jab not yet approved for children, who make up most cases, while officials warn millions more doses will be required The first donation of mpox...
