The Latest Breaking News from DR Congo

Finding a pathway to peace in times of heightened conflict

In tonight's edition: Frustration about a regional taskforce deepens in eastern DR Congo. Protesters who accuse it of having little impact on the M23 militia operating around Goma are teargassed by police. Also, we hear from the Principles for Peace Executive Director, Hiba Qasas, as a new international peacemaking covenant…

France 24 · Jan 18, 2023

President Kagame says Rwanda can accept no more refugees from DR Congo

Rwanda can no longer offer refuge to people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Paul Kagame has said, stoking further tension between the central African neighbours.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2023

'World's most wanted' human trafficker arrested in Sudan

One of "the world's most wanted" human traffickers is arrested in Sudan. Eritrean-national Kidane Zekarias Habtemariam is accused of leading a criminal organisation that abducts, extorts and murders migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean. UN intelligence reports suggest M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have not pulled back from key…

France 24 · Jan 6, 2023

South Africa's Ramaphosa dodges impeachment vote in parliament

In this edition: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dodges an impeachment vote as his ruling ANC party backs him; flooding in DR Congo kills scores of people; and the US opens its wallet as it looks to boost its influence on the African continent.

France 24 · Dec 14, 2022

More than 120 killed in floods in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa

More than 120 people were killed Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, authorities said in a provisional assessment.

France 24 · Dec 13, 2022

Fleeing DR Congo, thousands of Congolese refugees stream into Uganda

In eastern DR Congo, fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army has already forced 400,000 people to flee. Since March, more than 100,000 civilians have found refuge in Uganda. Hundreds of families arrive every week in the country, which is already home to 1.5 million refugees. Ugandan…

France 24 · Dec 9, 2022

DR Congo says 'around 300' civilians killed in massacre by rebels

Around 300 people died in an attack on villagers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week blamed on the M23 rebel group, just days after the announcement of a fragile ceasefire agreement, government minister Julien Paluku said on Monday.

France 24 · Dec 6, 2022

Sudan: Protesters rally in Khartoum as parties and military sign transition deal

Military leaders and the main pro-democracy group in Sudan have signed a deal to establish a civilian-led transitional government. But the accord has already been heavily criticised by democracy activists. Also, the ANC says it will vote against any attempts to impeach South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to…

France 24 · Dec 5, 2022

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack in Congo

The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Monday the criminal attack that took place in DR Congo’s eastern town of Kishishe that left dozens dead. It said the Kingdom rejects all forms of violence and terrorism that violate religious, ethical and humanitarian values. It stressed that Riyadh stands by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

Rebels fight on in eastern DR Congo despite truce

Fighting continues in eastern DR Congo despite a deadline for M23 rebels to end hostilities. The rebels say they were not consulted over the ceasefire, which was agreed between regional leaders including from DR Congo and Rwanda.

France 24 · Nov 28, 2022