M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Kabila was installed as president of Zaire and changed the country’s name back to The Democratic Republic of Congo. In 1998 ... to affect one another’s political systems.

The human rights situation across the Democratic Republic of Congo remains dire, with internal conflicts and poor governance contributing to a severe food crisis and the internal displacement of 5 ...

Kabila was installed as president of Zaire and changed the country’s name back to The Democratic Republic of Congo. In 1998 ... to affect one another’s political systems.

Rwanda denies backing the rebels. Map locates Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gisenyi in Rwanda.