A soldier from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been killed by gunfire in Rwanda. The Rwandan military believe he was a member of the Congolese army. Relations between the two countries have become exceedingly tense due to allegations of Rwandan support for the M23 rebel organization. A guy who is believed to have … Read more
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to exclude Rwanda from a proposed regional force in the country. It is the latest flare-up in the row between the two neighbors, who have had tense relations for decades. M23, also known as the “March 23 Movement,” is a former Tutsi-dominated rebel group. The Democratic … Read more
Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine. November 20 to 21, gunmen killed a police officer and kidnapped five Chinese. A number of Chinese companies are mining for gold in South Kivu province. Five Chinese nationals kidnapped in late November while working at a gold mine in the Democratic … Read more
The attack occurred overnight in the village of Bwanasura in Irumu territory. Volunteers from the Red Cross in Irumu, “counted 36 bodies”: David Beiza. “Ituri and North Kivu have been under a “state of siege” since May last year. At least 20 people were killed in a new massacre in the Democratic Republic of the … Read more
Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state. six co-accused including military and police officers. The trial is being heard in a large tent set up in the Makala prison. A former key security adviser to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was charged with plotting against the head of state on Friday. … Read more
