The Latest Breaking News from DRC

Mapping the human toll of the conflict in DR Congo

Ongoing violence and instability, including fighting by M23 rebels, has forced millions of people to flee their homes.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2025

Uganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict

Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2025

DRC M23 rebels to withdraw from Walikale in peace gesture

The Congolese group said decision was in line with a ceasefire declared in February and in support of peace initiatives.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2025

M23 rebels capture key town of Walikale in eastern DR Congo

M23 seizes mining hub, with rebel alliance leader saying call for a ceasefire from DRC and Rwanda ‘doesn’t concern us’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025

AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025

Tshisekedi and Kagame meet in Qatar for crisis talks on eastern DRC

The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in eastern DRC.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2025

Uganda: The Quiet Power In The Eastern DRC Conflict

Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Rwanda, DRC Presidents Hold Surprise Ceasefire Talks In Qatar

The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo have expressed their support for a ceasefire after holding surprise talks in Qatar, hours after peace talks in Angola failed.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025

Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern DRC.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2025

M23 Shuns DR Congo Peace Talks At 11th Hour After Sanctions

The Rwanda-backed M23 group said it would not attend Tuesday's peace talks with the DR Congo government in the Angolan capital Luanda following EU sanctions on some of its top brass.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025