A battle is playing out over Congolese cobalt. China is well ahead
Rivalry for critical minerals is intensifying, but observer says US 'doesn't offer viable alternative' to Chinese investments ...
The Street Journal11h
Why DR Congo’s army struggles against the smaller M23
Since January, the M23 rebel movement has seized Goma and Bukavu — two key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — and since set up to govern for the long term in the regions under its ...
Why the DRC army is inferior to the much smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance in eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese ...
The EastAfrican on MSN14h
Activists demand new review of Congo, Chinese firms mining contracts
A new study suggests that the government may be losing more from tax exemptions granted ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN18h
DR Congo conflict forces halt at world's 3rd biggest tin mine
Advancing anti-government fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forced the temporary closure of the world's third ...
Devdiscourse18h
Congo Shifts Strategy: Embracing Diplomacy Over Military Against M23 Rebels
Facing ongoing defeats and diminishing regional support, the Democratic Republic of Congo considers negotiating with M23 ...
Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels ...
The EastAfrican on MSN20h
For Congo and M23, accepting talks was first step. Agenda is next
The question of peace between the M23 and Kinshasa is also the question of a ceasefire ...
Luanda Peace Talks: The Future of DRC's Felix Tshisekedi On The Line Amidst M23 Ascendancy
The M23 will go to the negotiation table with only one demand that President Tshisekedi step down. They will insist that the ...
Ongoing tensions lead to SADC leaders' removal of troops
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the ...
France 24 on MSN1d
Trump to DR Congo’s rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in ...
The Standard1d
Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt
M23 group welcomes DRC peace talks hosted by Angola's President Joao Lourenco in Luanda on March 18, urges President ...