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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
A renewed insurgency by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels threatens the stability of DR Congo.
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Kabila's return to Congo fuels tensions amid truce
Congo and opposing rebel movements have agreed to a ceasefire, amid reports of former President Joseph Kabila's return.
Congo, M23 rebels pledge to make effort for peace
Civilians displaced by the fighting are hoping the latest news means they will be able to go home.
DR Congo: Boat fire less deadly than reported — officials
Although many lost their lives in the DRC boat fire, the authorities have now sharply reduced the death toll.
Congo boat fire: Death toll rises to 148, reports say
Disaster unfolded after a wooden boat caught fire that appeared to have happened while a person was cooking.
South Sudan accepts Congolese man at center of US visa row
The United States and South Sudan have been embroiled in a diplomatic spat after Juba refused to admit a man deported from the US last week. He was actually a Congolese citizen using the travel documents of a South Sudanese national. Did US immigration officers carry out due diligence before deporting him?
Americans convicted in DR Congo coup attempt, repatriated
After being initially sentenced to death, the three had their sentences commuted, before being transferred to US custody
Heavy floods in DR Congo's capital kills at least 33 people
Torrential rains caused the river running through Kinshasa to flood, forcing people out of their homes.
Torrential rains kill dozens in DR Congo
Heavy downpours and flooding have killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa.
DR Congo and M23 rebels engage in peace talks
M23 has withdrawn from the town of Walikale and further talks will be held next week.
DR Congo: The legacy of Kibomango
In Goma, the death of boxing champion Kibomango in clashes with M23 rebels leaves a deep void.
Congo pays price of progress for electric battery boom
As demand for electric batteries surges, communities in Congo are dealing with the harsh consequences of mineral mining.
Congo: Land of riches beset by massive exploitation
Despite its vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo's riches remain elusive to most of its people.
What role does Uganda play in DRC?
Uganda has both security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area along its western border.
DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to hinder the peace process.
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We journey into the heart of DR Congo, where a new generation is determined to reclaim its future.
Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern Congo?
Qatar has leveraged strong economic ties to facilitate peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo hold talks in Qatar
The leaders reaffirmed their support for a ceasefire a day after M23 rebels pulled out of talks in Angola.
Why Congo's Tshisekedi wants peace talks with M23 rebels
What is behind the sudden about-turn of President Felix Tshisekedi in Congo? And why has the M23 pulled out suddenly?
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pull out of Congo peace talks
The M23 group is blaming EU sanctions for stalling peace talks. Now, many in the mineral-rich region fear more violence.
M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks
Rebels said they would pull out of talks because EU sanctions against Rwandan officials "undermined" negotiations.
Sanctions hit Rwanda for backing M23 rebels
DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to DW's Alex Ngarambe about sanctions, and MONUSCO head Bintou Keita on the DRC situation.
Belgium, Rwanda expel diplomats over DR Congo conflict
Rwanda has accused Belgium of repeatedly undermining Rwanda over the M23 offensive in Congo.
Africa's peacekeepers: Who's left to maintain order?
Southern African troops are withdrawing from eastern Congo, the site of one of the continent's deadliest conflicts.
Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
DW explores why M23 fighters have advanced into eastern DR Congo despite being outnumbered by the Congolese army.
Displaced Congolese seek shelter in Burundi
Armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced tens of thousands to flee to neighboring Burundi.
DR Congo, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola
Congolese officials have agreed to meet M23 rebels in Luanda to discuss an end to the deadly conflict.
Congo's Lake Kivu sees transport, trade resume
Life has returned to Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, weeks after rebels captured the port cities of Goma and Bukavu.
Hospitals in DR Congo's east overwhelmed amid M23 offensive
Clinics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are under huge strain as the M23 rebel offensive displaces thousands.
7 reasons why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict
The rapid advance of the M23 rebels is the latest chapter in the long history of instability in eastern Congo.
DR Congo: Another mystery disease outbreak
Health authorities are conducting tests in regions of DR Congo affected by a mystery disease that has killed 60 people.
Goma adjusts to life under M23 rebels in eastern Congo
Residents in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city are trying to find their feet after the M23 rebel invasion.
DR Congo: Explosions at M23 rally kill at least 11
The blasts rocked a meeting of the M23 armed group in eastern DRC's second-largest city. Some 65 people were injured.
Why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict
DW breaks down the key factors behind the ongoing turmoil.
DR Congo conflict: Life under M23 rebel control
Weeks after M23 rebels seized Goma, residents are adjusting to a new reality.
DR Congo: Ex-African leaders convene in push for peace
A new trio of African leaders will try to broker a peace deal, with the ICC prosecutor arriving for an investigation.
Myra Kavira: A guardian of collective memory
Myra Dunoyer Kavira Vahighene is a Congolese storyteller on a mission to brings the stories of her ancestors to life.
DR Congo government under threat as M23 rebels advance
The UN and the US have called for a ceasefire, as fear grows that the conflict could draw in neighboring countries.
DRC: Do we still value oral history?
Stories and values are passed down from elders across Africa. But as time goes by, will this history survive?
DR Congo president to hold talks to form unity government
The UN has called for Rwadan troops to withdraw from Congo's east, as violence threatens to spiral out of control.
DR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave
In a unanimous resolution, the UN condemned the M23 advances with the support of the Rwanda Defense Forces.
War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi
Thousands are fleeing fighting between M23 rebels and army soldiers in eastern Congo and seeking refuge in Burundi.
US sanctions Rwandan minister Kabarebe over DRC conduct
The US has imposed sanctions on a Rwandan government minister for fueling the conflict in the DRC.
Who is to blame for the M23 takeover in eastern DRC?
Josey Mahachi talks to Gonza Muganwa, a Great Lakes region analyst, and DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Rwanda.
DR Congo: M23-held Bukavu suffered wave of violence, looting
When Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the city descended into chaos.
Uganda deploys troops to DR Congo to repel militias
The Ugandan deployment comes as rebel groups are vying to control the mineral-rich region of eastern Congo.
What would happen if all foreign forces left the Congo?
What would happen if all foreign forces left the Congo?
DR Congo: How rebel-held Bukavu is starting to rebuild
Days after M23 rebels stormed in and captured Bukavu, a fragile calm has settled in the city.
Calls grow for Congo to resolve conflict through dialogue
As President Felix Tshisekedi bemoans inaction in the DRC, experts urge a local-driven process to find lasting peace.
DRC conflict: Pressure mounts on Rwanda as M23 seize Bukavu
Analysts say the fall of Bukavu could complicate matters.
Mounting fears of DR Congo breakup
Growing fears of a regional conflict – Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized another key city in eastern Congo.
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