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March 23 (M23) Movement

The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo reemerged from dormancy in 2022 and has since advanced across the country's troubled North Kivu province, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in fear.

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A man armed with an assault rifle and wearing military uniform walks ahead of three others along a dirt road

A man armed with an assault rifle and wearing military uniform walks ahead of three others along a dirt road

Congo's M23 rebels on the trail of mineral resources

M23 rebels now occupy large parts of North Kivu province in east Congo, areas rich in gold, coltan and other minerals.

People showing symptoms of mpox in South Kivu, Congo, East Africa

People showing symptoms of mpox in South Kivu, Congo, East Africa

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis

In eastern Congo, people are trapped between fighting in their villages and overcrowded camps with rampant mpox.

Judith Suminwa Tuluka attends her swearing-in ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Judith Suminwa Tuluka attends her swearing-in ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo govt.'s first 100 days see many goals, few results

Judith Suminwa Tuluka set ambitious goals in her first 100 days in office, but results have been in short supply.

People gather at the side of an explosion in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Goma

People gather at the side of an explosion in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Goma

DR Congo conflict: Why is the cease-fire not holding?

Civilians are trapped in a violent spiral involving M23 rebels, SADC troops and other militia groups.

Dozens of war-displaced people stand in the courtyard of an elementary school where they have taken refuge in Minova, South Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 9, 2024

Dozens of war-displaced people stand in the courtyard of an elementary school where they have taken refuge in Minova, South Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 9, 2024

Why is the cease-fire in eastern Congo not holding?

Cai Nebe talks to political analyst Jack Kahorha in Goma, eastern Congo and DW correspondent Alex Ngarambe in Kigali.

M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba, in the eastern of Democratic Republic of Congo (2022 file photo)

M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba, in the eastern of Democratic Republic of Congo (2022 file photo)

Congo: Cease-fire violations deepen humanitarian crisis

The cease-fire was intended to halt hostilities, but it has not been fully respected, causing significant suffering.

A truck with soldiers drives through Kirumba, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A truck with soldiers drives through Kirumba, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Who are the new arrivals in eastern Congo?

Reports suggest women and children from Rwanda have been resettled in eastern Congo, with support from M23 rebels.

Internally displaced people disembark a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) truck in Kanyaruchinya, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Internally displaced people disembark a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) truck in Kanyaruchinya, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Congo-Rwanda cease-fire: A lasting peace effort?

A cease-fire beginning on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.

US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the close of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington

US President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the close of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington

AfricaLink News: 12 July 2024

Nigeria: several dead in collapse +++ Kenya: mass rejection of cabinet dismissal +++ DRC: M23 attacks despite truce

M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba near a path in a green field

M23 rebels stand with their weapons in Kibumba near a path in a green field

Congo fears escalation as M23 seizes key towns

Lack of international pressure and the troubled state of Congo's military facilitated their success, experts told DW.

East-Congo: Congolese refugees gather near SADC soldiers, who are sitting on their miiltary vehicles

East-Congo: Congolese refugees gather near SADC soldiers, who are sitting on their miiltary vehicles

Congo: Can SADC troops defeat M23 rebels?

Southern African troops deployed to eastern Congo (DRC) have been struggling to restore peace to the region.

Refugees in a camp around Goma after a bomb blast killed at least 15 people

Refugees in a camp around Goma after a bomb blast killed at least 15 people

Congo: Is Rwanda behind the attacks on displaced people?

Rwanda has denied involvement in deadly attacks on IDP camps in Congo, while the US has called for an investigation.

People gather at the side of an explosion in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

People gather at the side of an explosion in a refugee camp on the outskirts of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

US condemns attacks on DR Congo camps for displaced people

The State Deparment suggested Rwanda or the M23 rebel group were responsible for the attacks in the North Kivu province.

Felix Tshisekedi is seen standing behind a lectern during an earlier trip to Berlin in August 2021

Felix Tshisekedi is seen standing behind a lectern during an earlier trip to Berlin in August 2021

Congo President Tshisekedi: 'I want to give peace a chance'

Felix Tshisekedi spoke with DW about Congo-Rwanda relations, Congo's first female PM and German business opportunities.

Soliders hold weapons as they sit on armoured trucks as people mill around on the street next to them

Soliders hold weapons as they sit on armoured trucks as people mill around on the street next to them

Congo: SADC soldier deaths underline concerns over mission

The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of SADC's mission to defeat M23 rebels in DR Congo.

M23 Rebellen in DRC

M23 Rebellen in DRC

Africalink on Air - 06 March 2024

Rwanda against SADC deployment in DRC +++ Senegal protest over election date +++13th African Games in Ghana

A view of young mother Claudine, an internally displaced person, with her two children in a refugee camp

A view of young mother Claudine, an internally displaced person, with her two children in a refugee camp

Congo fighting forces people from their homes

As UN forces begin withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, can new talks bring peace?

Conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma.

Conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma.

Congo's conflict with M23 rebels forcing thousands to flee

Conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma.

A Congolese policeman faces Rwandan policemen stationed in Rubavu southeastern Rwanda on the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

A Congolese policeman faces Rwandan policemen stationed in Rubavu southeastern Rwanda on the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

Why Rwanda supports M23 rebels in DR Congo's conflict

Experts say the reemergence of M23 points to worsening relations between Kigali and Kinshasa.

Congolese soldiers are seen in the territory of Masisi

Congolese soldiers are seen in the territory of Masisi

DR Congo conflict: Who are the main players?

More than 250 armed groups are active in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Thousands who are fleeing the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels reach the entrance the Democratic Republic of Congo eastern city of Goma Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Thousands who are fleeing the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels reach the entrance the Democratic Republic of Congo eastern city of Goma Wednesday, February 7, 2024

DR Congo: UN Security Council sanctions 6 over violence

The sanctions follow escalation between the Congolese government and M23 rebels.

A Congolese M23 rebel stands in a green field, looking at the camera

A Congolese M23 rebel stands in a green field, looking at the camera

Explainer: Insecurity in Congo

Conflict in the east of the country has killed many and displaced millions of innocent civilians.

Heavily armed M23 rebels, wearing military uniforms and helmets, walk down an otherwise empty dirt road

Heavily armed M23 rebels, wearing military uniforms and helmets, walk down an otherwise empty dirt road

DR Congo conflict pulls in more players to tackle rebels

Regional armies, European mercenaries and local militias are all fighting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in DR Congo.

Ost-Kongo Flucht und Vertreibung nach Kämpfen mit Rebellen

Ost-Kongo Flucht und Vertreibung nach Kämpfen mit Rebellen

AfricaLink on Air — 19 February 2024

Eastern DRC residents scramble for safety as conflict intensifies+++African leaders condemn Israel's offensive in Gaza

A jammed road as thousands of Congolese people flee the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels

A jammed road as thousands of Congolese people flee the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels

US condemns Rwandan support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

The US has asked the M23 rebels to stop using missiles and withdraw from violence-inflicted towns of Sake and Goma.

Soliders holding weapons and wearing helmuts and camouflage uniforms sit in the back of an army truck, which is driving down a dirt road

Soliders holding weapons and wearing helmuts and camouflage uniforms sit in the back of an army truck, which is driving down a dirt road

South African soldiers killed in DR Congo attack

Two South African soldiers were killed in a mortar strike but the details are "sketchy," according to the military.

DR Kongo Weiterhin Kämpfe im Osten

DR Kongo Weiterhin Kämpfe im Osten

AfricaLink on Air - 14 February 2024

Fighting in eastern DRC takes its toll on children +++ South Africa deploys 2900 troops to eastern DRC

An M23 rebel dressed in full military gear standing in a green field

An M23 rebel dressed in full military gear standing in a green field

Violence in eastern Congo stirs resentment against the West

Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has stirred protests. Experts say blaming MONUSCO or the West is misleading.

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Fußball Afrika Cup (AFCON) 2024 I Südafrika vs Kap Verde

AfricaLink on Air - 7 February 2024

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Evariste Ndayishimiye (left) and Paul Kagame

Evariste Ndayishimiye (left) and Paul Kagame

Burundi-Rwanda tensions rise amid border reclosure

Ties between Burundi and Rwanda have been frosty for years. The border between the two has been closed once again.

A group of people in a building waving to a crowd

A group of people in a building waving to a crowd

DRC: Tough road to second term for Felix Tshisekedi

Tshisekedi won 73.34% of the vote in the disputed presidential race, according to provisional election results.

Kombibild Felix Tshisekedi und Paul Kagame

Kombibild Felix Tshisekedi und Paul Kagame

AfricaLink on Air - 20 December 2023

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A woman sits in front of makeshift tents in an IDP camp in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

A woman sits in front of makeshift tents in an IDP camp in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congo election: North Kivu hopes next president brings peace

Residents in the conflict-ridden province are hoping the next president will quash rampant insecurity.

Bildkombo DR Kongo Felix Tshisekedi Moise Katumbi Denis Mukwege Martin Fayulu (v.l.o. nach r.u.)

Bildkombo DR Kongo Felix Tshisekedi Moise Katumbi Denis Mukwege Martin Fayulu (v.l.o. nach r.u.)

AfricaLink on Air - 18 December 2023

DRC election campaigns heat up amid insecurity +++ Why do the lights keep going out in Kenya?

Felix Tshisekedi stands lit up on a stage with microphones in front of him. Dozens of people stand behind him.

Felix Tshisekedi stands lit up on a stage with microphones in front of him. Dozens of people stand behind him.

Congo's election campaign eclipsed by unresolved conflict

The violent conflict in eastern Congo has dominated electoral campaigns ahead of the December 20 elections.

Mali MINUSMA UN-Friedensmission

Mali MINUSMA UN-Friedensmission

AfricaLink on Air — 5 December 2023

Ghana holds UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting +++ South Africa marks 10th Mandela death anniversary

DR Kongo Weiterhin Kämpfe im Osten

DR Kongo Weiterhin Kämpfe im Osten

DW's AfricaLink Story of the Week — 27 October 2023

Eastern DR Congo conflict resurfaces two months ahead of general election

A large group of armed men walking along a dirt road

A large group of armed men walking along a dirt road

Conflict in eastern DR Congo flares again

The renewed fighting between rebel groups in eastern Congo will have serious repercussions for the Great Lakes region.

Soldiers inspecting a mass grave near Beni, North Kivu province

Soldiers inspecting a mass grave near Beni, North Kivu province

DRC asks ICC to probe North Kivu war crimes allegations

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has made a new referral to the International Criminal Court.

UN patrol vehicle making its way on a muddy road as people look on

UN patrol vehicle making its way on a muddy road as people look on

What one more massacre in DR Congo says about MONUSCO

The UN peacekeeping mission in eastern Congo has failed to stop violence like the massacre at a displaced people's camp.

A UN peacekeeping soldier.

A UN peacekeeping soldier.

German diplomat criticizes UN mission in DR Congo

Martin Kobler says the blue helmet mission in eastern Congo is not doing enough to stop new attacks by M23 militia.

A Uruguayan soldier of the United Nations' Stabilization Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) is pictured at the Uruguayan base in Goma.

A Uruguayan soldier of the United Nations' Stabilization Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) is pictured at the Uruguayan base in Goma.

UN Security Council demands disarmament of DR Congo militias

The eastern region of DR Congo is rife with dozens of rebel groups with conflicting goals and interests.

A convoy carrying men with guns along on a dirt road

A convoy carrying men with guns along on a dirt road

DR Congo: Powerless against rebels

Congo wants to use new military alliances to stop violence in its eastern regions. Now Angola is also sending troops.

Soldiers in woods and forests in the Beni area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Soldiers in woods and forests in the Beni area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack

Suspected Allied Democratic Forces militants, an insurgent group in eastern Congo, have killed at least 36 people.

Burundian soldiers march near Goma airport in eastern DR Congo

Burundian soldiers march near Goma airport in eastern DR Congo

DR Congo: M23 rebels clash with troops despite cease-fire

M23 spokesman Lawrence Kanukya said the cease-fire agreement had come into effect as of 12 p.m. (1100 UTC).

Line of M23 rebels seen in December 2022

Line of M23 rebels seen in December 2022

EU to set up air bridge to fly aid to DR Congo

The European Union says it will soon deliver aid to people in need in Congo's conflict-stricken North Kivu province.

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USA | BET Awards 2022

AfricaLink on Air — 6 February 2023

Protesters in DR Congo's Goma denounce East African military force+++Female stars Tems on historic Grammy win

A crowd of people behind a fence

A crowd of people behind a fence

Pope Francis prays for peace in DR Congo

The next stop in Pope Francis' Africa trip is South Sudan.

Vatikan Papst-Reise in die Demokratische Republik Kongo

Vatikan Papst-Reise in die Demokratische Republik Kongo

AfricaLink on Air - 31 January 2023

Pope Francis lands in Kinshasa, DR Congo +++ The significance of the Pope's visit in an active war zone

A billboard along a busy street shows Pope Francis, as motorcyles and cars drive by

A billboard along a busy street shows Pope Francis, as motorcyles and cars drive by

Pope Francis travels to Congo with a pious wish for peace

The visit to Congo, a nation where the Catholic Church has long played a dominant role, will be the first in 37 years.