Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwanda agrees to host Southern African troop exit from DR Congo

Diplomatic sources involved in discussions between Rwanda and SADC confirmed that Rwanda has accepted the arrangement for troops to travel overland.

Congo and M23 rebels postpone talks in Doha; No rescheduled date yet

Last week, a source revealed that representatives from the Congolese government and the M23 rebels held a discreet meeting in Doha, marking the first such encounter in years.

DRC hands over Americans jailed over failed coup

The Americans had their sentences commuted last week, allowing them to serve the remainder of their time in the United States, the presidency added.

Refugee crisis deepens as Uganda battles influx from Congo and Sudan

More than 41,000 Congolese refugees have reached Uganda since January, part of a steady flow fleeing insecurity in Rutshuru, Masisi, and Goma.

DRC rains: 33 killed in torrential Kinshasa downpour

Residents are desperately attempting to escape the rising waters, using homemade canoes or navigating the floods by wading or swimming to safety.

Torrential rains kill 30 people in DR Congo capital

Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict

DRC and M23 rebels to hold first direct talks in Doha on April 9

Angola withdraws as mediator in Congo peace efforts

M23 rebels push deeper into Congo despite ceasefire calls