Browsing: M23 Rebels

The Rwanda- and Uganda-backed M23 militia defied calls for a ceasefire from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame,…

Brazil’s annual carnival is truly a spectacle to behold. Vibrant costumes, lively samba music and impressive displays dominate the streets before the 40-day Christian observance of…

Western countries have imposed only symbolic measures against Rwandan President Paul Kagame for backing a militia called M23 that has seized territory in the Democratic Republic…

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration is offering the US exclusive access to its critical minerals and infrastructure projects in exchange for…

M23 rebels are making further gains in eastern DR Congo. The Rwanda-backed militia now has its sights on Walikale, an important mining town located 235 km…

Tens of thousands have fled eastern DR Congo into neighbouring Burundi since M23 launched its new offensive. Desperate to escape the advancing Rwandan-backed forces, many are…

Dogo Browny, a remarkable 13-year-old rap prodigy from Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is making waves in the vibrant music scene of his war-torn…

Here is a Congolese take on M23, the militia responsible for k*lling over 3,000 people and displacing more than 700,000 since January in Goma, the capital…

The recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in the eastern city of Goma falling under the control of…

The M23 militia has cited Tutsis’ long-time marginalisation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with roots in the 1994 Rwandan gen*cide, as its raison…