Gunfire breaks up Congo rebel leader's rally in Bukavu, residents say
(Reuters) -Crowds fled as gunfire rang out at a rally held by the leader of the M23 rebel group, Corneille Nangaa, in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Bukavu on Thursday, residents said.
Newly appointed rebel authorities in eastern Congo bury blast victims
Twelve victims of a deadly blast at a rally last week in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo were laid to rest on Tuesday in a ceremony organized by newly appointed rebel authorities.
A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode
A conflict that has simmered in Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern borderlands for years is set to erupt into a wider regional war.
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Grief and Tension: Aftermath of Congo Blast at Bukavu Rally
A deadly explosion at a rally in Bukavu, eastern DRC, led to the deaths of 12 people. The blast, blamed on both the Congolese government and M23 rebels, occurred during heightened tensions due to control struggles.
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Bukavu in ruins as M23 rebels seize control of DR Congo’s South Kivu
Bukavu rises from chaos, but scars remain. Looters and rebels left devastation, yet merchants return, clinging to hope. As M23 advances, fear grips the region—will peace hold, or is worse to come?
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View of Bukavu in DR Congo
A vendor is pictured at a street market in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Feb. 24, 2025. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua) Vendors sell vegetables at a street market in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Feb. 24, 2025. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua)
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Bishops express concern Congo’s war could unravel into a regional conflict
As the conflict continues to ravage the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, bishops are warning about the real possibility of the violence spreading throughout the entire Great Lakes region of Africa.
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Tensions Flare as Gunfire Erupts at M23 Leader's Rally in Bukavu
Gunfire disrupted a rally by M23 leader Corneille Nangaa in Bukavu, escalating fears of regional conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbors. M23 claims territorial control and is attempting to establish order,
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
Ramadan in 'climate of war' for east DR Congo's Muslims
Muslims in a city recently captured by Rwanda-backed fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo face a more
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Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict
We have offices in over 90 countries around the world, providing assistance and protection to people affected by conflict.