Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of two major cities in eastern DR Congo in the past two months [Getty Images] ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken control of two major cities in eastern DR Congo in the past two months China's efforts to build up huge business interests across Africa have been accompanied ...

The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according to a statement ...

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming a regional ...

Rwanda has welcomed AFC/M23 rebels' announcement regarding the repositioning of its forces from Walikale in support of ongoing peace initiatives, as well as DR Congo's declaration that all ...

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming a regional crisis, as thousands flee the country, many into neighbouring Burundi.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels battle pro-government fighters in North Kivu and South Kivu province after regional mediators hold truce talks. Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend ...

According to the US Department of Commerce, DR Congo's vast mineral wealth, valued at $24 trillion (€22 trillion), remains underdeveloped. However, the US government has not confirmed the ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC’s) Defence Minister, Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, has embarked on a visit to South Africa to strengthen bilateral defence relations ...