Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
(Reuters) -Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by ...
South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of ...
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South African Troops Are Dying in the DRC - Why They're There and What's Going Wrong [analysis]
The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked fierce debate about the deployment of South African ...
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Why Rwanda and South Africa bickering persists post-Mandela
Planes, small and big, fly in, are loaded with minerals, and fly out to destinations unknown, under the radar of the ...
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DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns
The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious ...
South Africa urged to strengthen ties with Rwanda after soldiers’ deaths
Risk analyst Kingsley Makhubela urges South Africa to focus on rebuilding relations with Rwanda rather than seeking revenge for the deaths of its soldiers.
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Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital
Congo’s security forces are fighting against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation ...
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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 ...
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels were quickly expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region’s major ...
DR Congo says 773 dead in weeklong fighting as military tries to repel rebels
The rebels’ advance into other areas was slowed by a weakened military that recovered some villages from them.
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Breaking the Silence: Stanford’s inaugural Congo Week examines culture and challenges
In Stanford's first inaugural Congo Week, students and experts celebrate Congolese heritage and discuss important issues regarding the DRC.
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 ...