Congo’s artistes seized the moment. Papa Wemba, despite a 2003 scandal involving a human trafficking ring in France, staged triumphant concerts like M’Zée Fula Ngenge. Koffi Olomidé ruled the airwaves ...

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 insurgent fighters have seized Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo. M23’s latest advance in the region marks the group’s most ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a top cobalt producer. So why would it ban exports? The country is considering extending a restriction on cobalt exports to further push up prices.

60 Second City: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo! Posted: August 25, 2024 | Last updated: December 10, 2024. A quick look at the DRC's largest city and capital: Kinshasa!

Map of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo showing areas controlled by M23 rebels. Source: AEI Critical Threats Project. Latest area of control as of March 3, 2025.

Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over a second city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they continue to seize territory under the watching and passive eyes of the international community.

Congolese soldiers near the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, in January, shortly before the M23 militia captured the city. Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — On Monday, M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops entered the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They have now taken control of the city ...

Feb. 17 (UPI) --M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, the second major city in the mineral-rich Kivu region to fall ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo—In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and allies defending the city of Goma appear to have collapsed, with M23 rebels backed by ...

Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over a second city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they continue to seize territory under the watching and passive eyes of the international community.