Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
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Let’s say sanctions on Rwanda stay, but how will that solve DR Congo crisis?
The United Kingdom has now joined other EU member states such as Belgium, Germany in imposing sanctions on Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision ...
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Kinshasa lobbies against Rwanda, urges the West to tap vast minerals
DRC hopes opening its vast mine fields to the Western world will pave way to long lasting ...
It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday. Residents in Goma, which was once a ...
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Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads
Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis ...
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Four-star brat: Why Muhoozi, tweeting General could fuel anger and division in DRC talks
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been warning of his imminent attack of the DRC region of Bunia, where he claims “his people” ...
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At least 11 dead and 65 injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders’ rally, rebels say
BUKAVU, Congo — t least 11 people were killed and scores injured Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu ...
Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says
International sanctions against Rwanda will reduce the incentive for Kinshasa to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels who ...