A Conflict in Congo
Critical minerals factor into the fight.
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New conflict escalating in Africa: What is happening on border between DR Congo and Rwanda
Rwanda-backed Congolese rebels from the M23 movement have announced the capture of the major city of Goma in the eastern ...
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DRC Mining Week: Celebrating 20 years as a catalyst for transformation
"This event is not only a celebration of past achievements but also a beacon for the future of economic development in ...
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Rwanda’s reckless plan to redraw the map of Africa
Back in 2012, pressure on Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, by donor countries including America preceded a swift ouster from Goma of M23 by UN peacekeepers. That scenario seems less likely this time ...
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese ...
Independent Online3d
Understanding the conflict in the DRC: The rise of M23 and its impact on South Africa
The violent clashes unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo stem from a breakdown in talks around the country's army and warring factions - all fighting for control. This week, the rebel ...
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region ...
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Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.
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Rwanda-DRC tension: Have rebels taken control of Congolese city? What next?
M23 fighters have been pressing to capture strategic eastern city for months and intensified offensives in recent days.