On 27 January, the March 23 Movement, backed by the Rwandan government, announced the capture of the Congolese city of Goma and on 17 February of Bukavu. These cities, both provincial capitals, sit on the […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa, is the stage of an ongoing armed conflict between state forces and the March 23 Movement (M23) guerrilla army, backed by the neighbouring state of Rwanda. […]
The presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which were supposed to be held in 2016, finally took place on December 30th 2018. As suggested by the title in a […]
Boiling anger as Kabila tries to cling to power
New massacres in mineral-rich region
Senate quashes Kabila’s plan to extend presidency
Since 1997, wars have claimed six million lives in the Congo, where life expectancy is 46 years. Yet this horrific situation receives little media attention in the west.
More human catastrophes impend, as tens of thousands flee Goma
Masses yearn for end to despotism, wars and poverty
Imperialism wants "peace" to exploit huge resources
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