48 h. ago DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels are set to hold direct peace talks on April 9 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This development marks a significant step toward resolving one of Africa’s most devastating conflicts. The meeting, facilitated by Qatar, is the first direct negotiation between the parties involved in… Read More »DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha The post DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations

Angola has officially ended its mediation role in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, citing failed talks and external interference. Luanda referenced last week’s fiasco, which saw the M23 pull out of direct negotiations with the DRC, a day before it was scheduled to occur, due to… Read More »Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations The post Angola Pulls Out of Mediating Eastern Congo Peace Negotiations first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago M23 rebels say they will withdraw from seized town to support peace

The government said it hoped the move would be translated into concrete action

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2 w. ago M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC

The M23 rebels have captured Walikale, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after the Congolese and Rwandan presidents called for a ceasefire following talks in Doha, Qatar. The town, rich in tin and gold deposits, links four eastern provinces—North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Maniema. Beyond this, the Walikale area is home to the… Read More »M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC The post M23 Rebels Defy Ceasefire Calls, Seize Key Mining Town in Eastern DRC first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago M23 rebels enter another eastern town, defying calls for ceasefire

Walikale is the farthest west M23 has reached during its unprecedented advance this year.

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3 w. ago Angola to broker direct talks between DRC and M23: Presidency

Angola said it would attempt to broker direct talks between DRC and M23 rebels.

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3 w. ago DR Congo Announces $5 Million Bounty for Capture of Rebel Leaders

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has placed a $5 million bounty on the arrest of three rebel leaders – Corneille Nangaa, head of the Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23 rebels, and M23 leaders Sultani Makenga and Bertrand Bisimwa. Last year, all three were sentenced to death in absentia for treason. Kinshasa is… Read More »DR Congo Announces $5 Million Bounty for Capture of Rebel Leaders The post DR Congo Announces $5 Million Bounty for Capture of Rebel Leaders first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Clashes continue in eastern Congo days after attack on civilians

M23 rebels say that they intend to seize power in Congo's capital Kinshasa

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