Hunt for tech-industry minerals reignites conflict in central Africa
The hunt for tech-industry minerals in eastern Congo harks from a different age to the products they will become. Filthy ...
As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity
The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first ...
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Risk of regional conflict following fall of Goma and M23 offensive in the DRC
A shifting political calculus by sponsors of the M23 rebel group risks triggering another war in the Great Lakes Region, ...
DRC: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution to crisis
At the crisis talks in Harare, SADC reaffirmed its support of the DRC "in its pursuit of safeguarding its independence, ...
Congo On The Brink: Who Are The M23 Rebels And Why Are They Fighting Again?
M23, which refers to the March 23, 2009, accord that ended a previous Tutsi-led revolt in eastern Congo, is the latest group ...
Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo
There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the ...
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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...
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United Nations (UN) agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern Democratic Republic (DR) Congo
United Nations (UN) agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern Democratic Republic (DR) Congo ...