Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they ...
World Bank6h
Heads of State Commit to Concrete Plans to Transform Africa’s Energy Sector, with Strong Backing from Global Partners
Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve ...
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
Missiles are flying above civilians' homes as fighters fire heavy artillery in Goma's city centre, an International Committee ...
AllAfrica.com9h
Central Africa: Rwanda Blames to 'Violation of Ceasefire' for Eastern DRC Crisis
The Rwandan government attributed the recent heavy fighting near Goma to the repeated violations of ceasefire agreements by the Congolese armed forces in alliance with the UN-sanctioned FDLR militia, ...
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region ...
Public Radio International9h
The story of one woman’s fight to gain African independence from colonial rule
Eve Blouin, daughter of African independence activist Andrée Blouin, speaks to the The World’s Host Marco Werman about a new ...
‘No safe place to go to from Goma’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against ...
France’s military withdrawal presents opportunities and risks to West African states
France’s military withdrawals provide West African states with a long overdue opportunity to assert their sovereignty. But ...
The Peninsula11h
Gunshots in DR Congo's Goma as protesters attack embassies
Gunshots rang out on Tuesday through parts of the besieged DRCongocity of Goma, whereCongolese soldiers have clashed with ...
ISS14h
On a mission to enhance PSC field trips
Despite commendable efforts, the Peace and Security Council still grapples with factors limiting the effectiveness of its ...
DRC's Goma on the brink as Rwanda-backed fighters take airport
Gunshots rang out through parts of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Tuesday, as Congolese soldiers clashed with militia ...