Democratic Republic of Congo

Feb- 2024 -

20 February

France Says Rwanda Must ‘Cease All Support’ to M23 Rebels in DR Congo

France called on Rwanda to end "all support" for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country.

19 February

Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo army soldiers sit at the back of a pick-up truck as they head towards the Mbuzi hilltop

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DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Airport ‘Drone Attack’

DR Congo's army accused Rwanda of carrying out a night-time drone attack that damaged civilian aircraft at the airport in the strategic eastern city of Goma.

15 February

Africa

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Two South African Soldiers Killed on DR Congo Mission

South Africa said two of its soldiers had been killed by mortar fire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the first fatalities since troop deployed to help quell an insurgency.

12 February

Africa

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Rwanda Using Surface-to-Air Missiles in East DR Congo: UN

The Rwandan army supporting M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo is using sophisticated weapons such as surface-to-air missiles, according to a UN document.

7 February

Africa

M23 fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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Conflict Intensifies in Eastern DR Congo’s Masisi: Residents

Conflict between M23 rebels and government forces is intensifying in eastern DR Congo's Masisi territory, residents said.

1 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

IS-Linked Church Attack in DR Congo Leaves Several Dead

Militants linked to Islamic State carried out an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that left several dead, reportedly including five people in a church.

Jan- 2024 -

24 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Militiamen Kill 11 in West DR Congo: Local MP

Eleven civilians were killed by militiamen in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a region beset by communal conflict, local officials said.

17 January

Africa