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What are prospects for peace in Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story

M23 fighters have pledged to leave Rumangabo in Democratic Republic of Congo. But the Congolese army says an earlier promise to quit another town, Kibumba has not happened. Conflict has forced many people to flee and a UN investigation found widespread human rights abuses. Millions of people have died from violence in the region since the 1990s according to some estimates. So what are the…

DR Congo conflict: Mixed reaction to foreign forces' involvement

Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are escalating. 26 years after triggered by Uganda and Rwanda six million people were killed in two wars. Numerous African countries have deployed troops to counter armed groups and civil unrest. But while the government welcomes these forces, many Congolese are opposed to them. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports on a difficult year for the DR Congo. Subscribe…

Readout of Meeting Between President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon,...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met December 14 with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon, President George Manneh Weah of Liberia, President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, and President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone to discuss their countries’ upcoming elections in 2023 at this critical time for democracy…

Why are powerful nations unable to bring peace to DR Congo? | Inside Story

A renewed offensive by M23 fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. There are reports of extrajudicial killings, torture and rape. The rebel group has ignored international appeals for a ceasefire and is now marching on Goma, the regional capital. UN investigators have found evidence that Rwanda’s military is backing M23 fighters. Uganda has…

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