The meeting comes as fighting revives animosities between Kinshasa and Kigali. The DRC blames neighboring Rwanda for the recent resurgence of the M23. Kenyan President calls for the deployment of a regional EAC force. The leaders of seven nations comprising the East African Community bloc will meet Monday to discuss the security situation in the … Read more
Belgium’s colonization of the Congo was one of the harshest imposed by European powers. King Philippe says his country’s dominance over the DRC led to abuse and humiliation. He expresses regret, but it falls short of an apology for colonial-era crimes. King Philippe of Belgium declared on Wednesday that his country’s dominance over the large … Read more
Congo’s government and M23 rebels fighting near its capital Goma. 72,000 people fled Nyiragongo and Rutshuru territory. DRC has accused Rwanda of backing the M23. People fleeing conflict between the DR Congo’s government and M23 rebels have begun to return home with trepidation, as tensions in the country’s volatile east remain high. Last month, clashes … Read more
