The Latest Breaking News from M23

Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?

The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country’s east.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

DRC seeks to lift ex-President Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes

Joseph Kabila denies charges of treason and war crimes amid escalating tensions in volatile eastern provinces.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025

South Africa says its peacekeeping troops are withdrawing from rebel-held eastern Congo

The South African armed forces say they have begun withdrawing their peacekeeping troops from rebel-controlled eastern Congo

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2

US brings two countries’ foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in the DRC’s mineral-rich east.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2025

DRC government and M23 agree to halt fighting and work towards truce

Both sides say they have resolved to end conflict through peaceful means after ‘frank’ talks facilitated by Qatar

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar

Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025

DR Congo government, M23 make joint declaration to work towards ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have jointly pledged to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce. The surprise announcement follows the latest round of talks in Doha mediated by Qatar.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2025

Congo's government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east

A joint statement from Congo's government and a coalition of insurgents in the country’s east including the M23 rebels says the two sides have agreed to work toward a truce following peace talks in Qatar

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

At Night, Crime And Fear Stalk DR Congo's M23-run Areas

Every morning the Congolese city of Bukavu, now under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 movement, counts its dead.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2025

Critical raw materials set to be a key lever in global trade war

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess board.

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025