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News Democratic Republic Congo: M23 rebels withdraw from several positions in eastern DR Congo: Report

Published on: Friday 27 March 2026
M23 rebels withdraw from several positions in eastern DR Congo: Report
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/m23-rebels-withdraw-from-several-positions-in-eastern-dr-congo-report/3882312

North Kivu Governor Evariste Kakule Somo says he observed 'effective withdrawal' from several areas, including Lunyasenge, Bukununu, Musiya, Katondi, and Kipese towns - Anadolu Ajansı ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: A women-led music festival pushes for peace in Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region

Published on: Monday 30 March 2026
A women-led music festival pushes for peace in Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region
News source: https://apnews.com/article/congo-women-festival-3fc3527a2ec723d10a8f14edcfd976fb

A women-organized music festival in Goma brings thousands together to push back against violence and call for peace.

News Democratic Republic Congo: DR Congo bishops warn president’s power grab could ignite further violence

Published on: Monday 30 March 2026
DR Congo bishops warn president’s power grab could ignite further violence
News source: https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2026/03/dr-congo-bishops-warn-presidents-power-grab-could-ignite-further-violence

Catholic bishops in the DRC are warning against a proposal to amend the country’s Constitution this year, arguing that the worsening security situation and rising political tensions create an unfavorable environment for constitutional revisions.

News Democratic Republic Congo: DR Congo: Armed violence in Tanganyika is depriving people of health care

Published on: Sunday 18 August 2024
DR Congo: Armed violence in Tanganyika is depriving people of health care
News source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/dr-congo-armed-violence-in-tanganyika-is-depriving-people-of-health-care-2024081811250896404

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Tanganyika Province, the armed violence that has raged for the past three years has seriously compromised access to health care. People living north-west of ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: Official: Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualify for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations

Published on: Friday 27 February 2026
Official: Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualify for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-cameroon-democratic-republic-congo-223000121.html

Both teams dominated the tournamentOfficial: Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo qualify for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of NationsThe curtain fell on February 27 on the 2026 edition of the...

News Democratic Republic Congo: DR Congo agrees to Angola-proposed ceasefire with M23 armed group

Published on: Friday 13 February 2026
DR Congo agrees to Angola-proposed ceasefire with M23 armed group
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/dr-congo-agrees-to-angola-proposed-ceasefire-with-m23-armed-group/3829324

The Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday accepted Angola's proposal for a ceasefire between the government and the AFC/M23 armed group, the president’s office announced. Amid intensified ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: UN mission to deploy to DR Congo’s border city of Uvira to monitor ceasefire

Published on: Wednesday 11 February 2026
UN mission to deploy to DR Congo’s border city of Uvira to monitor ceasefire
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/un-mission-to-deploy-to-dr-congo-s-border-city-of-uvira-to-monitor-ceasefire/3827460

Under-secretary-general for peace operations says as soon as security guarantees are met, MONUSCO would deploy in line with verification mechanism - Anadolu Ajansı ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: Opposition grows in Congo over US mineral deal

Published on: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Opposition grows in Congo over US mineral deal
News source: https://apnews.com/article/congo-us-minerals-tshisekedi-kinshasa-rebels-fa1f70440477bf488e668b4f7a5e5b2b

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is entering into partnership with the U.S. for investment in Congo's minerals sector and in-country opposition to the deal is growing.

News Democratic Republic Congo: Afimico Pululu officially cleared to play for DR Congo

Published on: Monday 26 January 2026
Afimico Pululu officially cleared to play for DR Congo
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/afimico-pululu-officially-cleared-play-181000366.html

Afimico Pululu officially cleared to play for DR CongoIt's now official: Afimico Pululu is eligible to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Jagiellonia Białystok striker has completed all ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast squad announced to face Congo

Published on: Monday 02 February 2026
U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast squad announced to face Congo
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/u-20-womens-world-cup-114000110.html

In the third round of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, Ivory Coast is set to clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The first leg is scheduled for February 7 in ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: MONUSCO repatriates 15 former Rwandan rebels from DR Congo

Published on: Tuesday 27 January 2026
MONUSCO repatriates 15 former Rwandan rebels from DR Congo
News source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/monusco-repatriates-15-former-rwandan-rebels-from-dr-congo/3812710

Members of FDLR armed group have operated in Congo for decades, believed to be active in some localities in eastern Congo - Anadolu Ajansı ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: More than 200 people killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, official says

Published on: Friday 30 January 2026
More than 200 people killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, official says
News source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-collapse-mine-coltan-democratic-republic-congo-tantalum-mobile-phones/

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say

Published on: Friday 30 January 2026
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern DRC, officials say
News source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/30/more-than-200-killed-in-coltan-mine-collapse-in-eastern-drc-officials-say

Rubaya mine produces about 15% of the world’s coltan, which is processed into tantalum, used in mobile phones ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: CAN 2025 / Algeria – DR Congo: 0-0, extra time to come

Published on: Tuesday 06 January 2026
CAN 2025 / Algeria – DR Congo: 0-0, extra time to come
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2025-algeria-dr-congo-0-180500295.html

CAN 2025: Algeria and DR Congo still deadlockedCAN 2025 / Algeria – DR Congo: 0-0, extra time to comeIn Rabat, the 2025 AFCON round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo s...

News Democratic Republic Congo: Mystery disease in Congo may be from poisoned water source, WHO says. Here's what to know.

Published on: Thursday 27 February 2025
Mystery disease in Congo may be from poisoned water source, WHO says. Here's what to know.
News source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mystery-disease-congo-what-we-know/

A mystery illness that has caused dozens of deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to from a "poisoning of a water source," according to the World Health Organization. The WHO's head of ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: Algeria vs DR Congo: Date, Preview and TV Channels for AFCON 2025 Round of 16

Published on: Monday 05 January 2026
Algeria vs DR Congo: Date, Preview and TV Channels for AFCON 2025 Round of 16
News source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/algeria-vs-dr-congo-date-033000681.html

Algeria meet DR Congo with quarter-finals on the lineAlgeria vs DR Congo: Date, Preview and TV Channels for AFCON 2025 Round of 16Algeria will look to maintain their flawless Africa Cup of Nations run...

News Democratic Republic Congo: AFCON 2025: Sadiki Expresses Excitement Representing DR Congo

Published on: Monday 05 January 2026
AFCON 2025: Sadiki Expresses Excitement Representing DR Congo
News source: https://www.completesports.com/afcon-2025-sadiki-expresses-excitement-representing-dr-congo/

Democratic Republic of Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki has expressed delight representing his country at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Sunderland star, who has become an ...

News Democratic Republic Congo: Violent clashes between DRC forces, M23 group near key city of Uvira

Published on: Saturday 03 January 2026
Violent clashes between DRC forces, M23 group near key city of Uvira
News source: https://www.newarab.com/news/violent-clashes-between-drc-forces-m23-group-near-key-city

"Since 3 am (0100 GMT), violent clashes between M23 rebels and Wazalendo (pro-Kinshasa militias) and the armed forces of the Republic have been reported in several localities in the territory of Uvira ...