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Congo will execute more than 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says
6 days, 11 hours ago

Congo will execute more than 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says

CNN  

CNN — More than 170 inmates on death row were flown from Congo’s capital to a high-security prison in the north where they will be executed, Congolese authorities said. Seventy of the convicts were transported on Sunday, Congolese Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba said, adding to 102 other prisoners who have already been sent to Angenga prison in the northern …

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Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo said their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press. “We are stunned and heartbroken by the videos we have seen from the …

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At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps
8 months, 1 week ago

At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps

Al Jazeera  

Congolese government, US blame Rwandan army and M23 rebel group for targeting camps where thousands are seeking refuge. At least 12 people, including children, have been killed in twin bomb blasts that hit two camps for displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to government officials, the United Nations and an aid group. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo …

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M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo
8 months, 1 week ago

M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

The Independent  

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M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo
8 months, 1 week ago

M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — A rebel group with alleged links to Rwanda this week seized Rubaya, a mining town in eastern Congo known for producing a key mineral used in smartphones, the group said Thursday in a statement. In a statement shared with The Associated Press, a spokesperson for the M23 rebel group said the town was “liberated.” The Congolese army …

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Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Security in Congo’s mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making “significant advances and expanding its territory,” the U.N. special envoy for the conflict-wracked African nation said Wednesday. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood again condemned “the aggressive military incursion” into eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group and …

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Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Security in Congo's mineral-rich east is deteriorating with rebel group expanding territory, UN says

The Independent  

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The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must ‘walk back from the brink of war’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The United States tells Rwanda and Congo they must ‘walk back from the brink of war’

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States told Rwanda and Congo on Tuesday that they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors. U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood delivered the warning at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council called by France as violence has worsened in Congo’s …

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Rwanda rejects US calls for withdrawal of missiles and troops from eastern Congo
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rwanda rejects US calls for withdrawal of missiles and troops from eastern Congo

Associated Press  

KAMPALA, Uganda — Authorities in Rwanda on Monday rejected U.S. calls for the withdrawal of troops and missile systems from eastern Congo, saying they are defending Rwandan territory as Congo carries out a “dramatic military build-up” near the border. Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry in a statement spoke of threats to Rwandan national security stemming from the presence in Congo of an …

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Congo to appeal against lifting of Morocco coach’s ban at Africa Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Congo to appeal against lifting of Morocco coach’s ban at Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Morocco’s and Congo’s argument at the Africa Cup of Nations rumbles on. The Congolese soccer federation on Monday said it was appealing against the lifting of a suspension of Morocco coach Walid Regragui for his role in the melee after the teams’ heated encounter. Regragui was initially banned for four games — with two suspended — …

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US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge
1 year ago

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

Associated Press  

GOMA, Congo — Congolese security forces and rebel groups have agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s hard-hit east near the border with Rwanda, the White House announced just days before Congo’s presidential election. The agreement was backed by both Congo and Rwanda, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, Adrienne Watson, said in …

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Chad’s military government agrees to opposition leader’s return from exile
1 year, 2 months ago

Chad’s military government agrees to opposition leader’s return from exile

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — Chad’s military government has agreed to allow the return of opposition leader Succes Masra, who fled the country last year amid a political clampdown, the Congolese presidency announced Tuesday. Abderaman Koulamallah, the Chadian minister of reconciliation, signed an agreement on Monday with Masra’s political party that allows the exiled politician and other opposition figures to return, according …

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Clash between armed forces and protesters in Congo kills at least 26, local official says
1 year, 4 months ago

Clash between armed forces and protesters in Congo kills at least 26, local official says

Associated Press  

GOMA, Congo — A clash between Congolese armed forces and members of a religious sect protesting Western organizations operating in Congo killed at least 26 people, a local official said Thursday. The violence broke out early Wednesday in the eastern city of Goma where Wazalendo followers gathered for a protest, which had been banned by the city mayor, against a …

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Rwanda says Congolese soldiers attack its border army post
1 year, 10 months ago

Rwanda says Congolese soldiers attack its border army post

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s army said its troops briefly exchanged fire with soldiers from Congo early Wednesday, in a new spike in tension between the neighbors who have accused each other of supporting armed rebel groups on the other side of the border. United Nations experts in December said they had “substantial evidence” of Rwandan government forces crossing into Congo …

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Rwanda fires on Congo military aircraft accused of violation
1 year, 11 months ago

Rwanda fires on Congo military aircraft accused of violation

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Rwanda has fired on a Congolese military aircraft it alleges violated its airspace in a new escalation of tensions between the neighbors that has set off alarm across central Africa. A Rwandan government statement said “defensive measures” were taken against a Sukhoi-25 from Congo on Tuesday evening, and it urged Congo to “stop this aggression.” Rwanda’s state …

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Rwanda agrees on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DR Congo
2 years, 1 month ago

Rwanda agrees on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DR Congo

Al Jazeera  

Former Kenyan president and Rwandan leader agree on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from eastern DRC. Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rwandan leader Paul Kagame have agreed on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from captured territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the East African …

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Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit
2 years, 5 months ago

Congo tests boundaries of democracy, climate action during Blinken visit

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken greets former NBA basketball superstar and Congo native Dikembe Mutombo, left, as they take the stage with the Rainbow Band to say a few words at Villa Kilimanjaro in Kinshasa, Congo. Within hours of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s arrival in the Democratic Republic of Congo — as he repeatedly urged free, fair …

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DR Congo and Rwanda agree to reduce tensions over M23 rebels
2 years, 6 months ago

DR Congo and Rwanda agree to reduce tensions over M23 rebels

Al Jazeera  

DRC says it has agreed ‘de-escalation process’ with Rwanda following weeks of rising tensions over rebel fighting. Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to a “de-escalation process” following one-day talks between their presidents, mediated by Angola, amid rising tensions over the activities of the M23 rebel group, the Congolese presidency said. It also called for a return …

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East African leaders send regional force to eastern Congo
2 years, 6 months ago

East African leaders send regional force to eastern Congo

The Independent  

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M23 rebels seize key DRC town, Congolese military blames Rwanda
2 years, 6 months ago

M23 rebels seize key DRC town, Congolese military blames Rwanda

Al Jazeera  

M23 rebels capture a key border town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the Central African neighbours. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s military has accused Rwanda of “no less than an invasion” after M23 rebels captured a key border town, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two Central African …

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Rwanda says soldiers kidnapped by rebels in DR Congo
2 years, 7 months ago

Rwanda says soldiers kidnapped by rebels in DR Congo

Al Jazeera  

Kigali says two soldiers held captive by FDLR rebels, accuses Kinshasa of backing the armed group. Rwanda on Saturday said two of its soldiers were being held captive by rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwandan government authorities of backing the group responsible. Rwanda Defence Force said two of its troops were kidnapped on patrol and were being …

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Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling its territory
2 years, 7 months ago

Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling its territory

The Hindu  

Rwanda said on May 23 that several civilians were injured in cross-border shelling of its territory by the military of the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, known as Congo. Rocket shells landed in the northern Musanze district, which borders Congo, "injuring several civilians and damaging property," the Rwandan army said in a statement. In a statement, Rwanda's Defence Ministry said …

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DR Congo accepts US military help against ADF militia
3 years, 4 months ago

DR Congo accepts US military help against ADF militia

Al Jazeera  

President Felix Tshikedi authorises deployment of US counter-terrorism forces in eastern DRC as attacks continue. DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has authorised US special forces to help the Congolese army battle the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed group linked to ISIL. “President Felix Tshisekedi authorised the deployment of American anti-terrorism experts in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo,” …

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Int’l court judges award $30M to Congolese warlord’s victims
3 years, 10 months ago

Int’l court judges award $30M to Congolese warlord’s victims

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court judges on Monday awarded $30 million in reparations to victims of crimes for which a Congolese warlord was convicted including child soldiers and victims of rape and sexual slavery. Those eligible for reparations include direct and indirect victims of “crimes against child soldiers, of rape and sexual slavery, and children born out of …

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