Congo and M23 Agree to a Cease-Fire in Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed militia M23 released a joint statement late on Wednesday announcing a commitment ...
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Congo Repatriates 3 Americans Sentenced to Death Over Failed Coup
Three American citizens who had been sentenced to death over a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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Wealth and Warfare Empower a Rwanda-Backed Militant Group in Congo
Rare-earth minerals critical for smartphone manufacturing. Lucrative trafficking routes and dizzying stockpiles of weapons. The lives of millions of people. ...
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Congo and Rwanda Call for Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict
The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have called for a cease-fire in eastern Congo in a ...
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Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions
Rwanda severed diplomatic ties on Monday with its former colonial ruler, Belgium, which has been pushing to penalize Rwanda over ...
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Despite Congo Offensive, Rwanda Lures Athletes, Investors and Tourists
Since an armed rebel group backed by Rwandan troops launched a major offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo, professional ...
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Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
Its soldiers are underpaid and underarmed. Its ranks are riddled with factions pursing their own interests. And successive presidents are ...
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