Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Angola on Tuesday announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict…
More pressure on Rwanda as Congo says rebel uprising has killed over 7,000 people this year
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have…
Troops surrounded poll loser's home
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo briefly surrounded the home of main opposition…
UN extends Congo peacekeeping force with an eye to its exit
UNITED NATIONS — The Security Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend the U.N.
Congo trains 3,000 new army recruits amid Rwanda tensions
GOMA, Congo — More than 3,000 new military recruits began training Monday as the Congolese…
Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure
KINSHASA, Congo — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said he was…
Congo and Rwanda agree to reduce tensions over M23 rebels
KINSHASA, Congo — Rwanda and Congo have agreed to reduce tensions following one-day talks…
Pope, unable to go to Congo, embraces Congolese in Rome
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis greeted members of the Congolese community in Rome, borrowing…
East African leaders send regional force to eastern Congo
NAIROBI, Kenya — East Africa’s leaders have responded to the threat of war between…