The agreement marks the first direct commitment from both sides since rebels seized key cities in eastern Congo.

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decades-long fighting in eastern Congo that commits them to a permanent ceasefire and a comprehensive ...

The U.S.-brokered deal represents a diplomatic breakthrough. But observers are skeptical it will deliver on its ambitious ...

NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 rebels during their advance in eastern Congo, ...

DAKAR, Senegal — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration of principles for a ...

M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.

Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group pledged to sign a peace agreement by August 18, at a ceremony in Doha on ...

Rwanda on Saturday welcomed the signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and ...

A United Nations fact-finding mission was denied access by the M23 to the parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo under the Rwanda-backed militia's control, the UN rights body said on Wednesday.

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group cautiously welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of ...

US Congressman Ronny Jackson has said that whether the AFC/M23 rebellion has Rwanda’s support or not, it remains uncontested in eastern DR Congo. While addressing a US congressional committee ...

M23 rebels patrol the centre of east Congo's second-largest city Bukavu, in South Kivu, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Credit: AP/Janvier Barhahiga By The Associated Press Updated February 17, 2025 8:48 pm ...