M23, Angola and DR Congo

Africa: Rwanda-backed M23 confirms 'delegation of five' at peace talks with DRC in Angola
The talks are scheduled to start on Tuesday (March 18) in Angola’s capital city, Luanda. Joao Lourenco, the Angolan President, has been appointed to mediate the conflict by the African Union
DR Congo and M23 rebels confirm participation in Angola peace talks
Talks, which DRC previously rejected, will seek to resolve the spiralling conflict in the east of the country.
M23 accuses DRC govt attempting to 'torpedo' peace talks
Rwanda-backed armed group M23 on Sunday accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's government, which it has been fighting in the country's east.
M23 rebels issue demands ahead of direct talks with Kinshasa
The Luanda talks are expected to usher in peace and end a war that has claimed thousands and displaced millions of people since the start of the year.
DRC, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks, Angola says
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on March 18, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
EU sanctions Rwandan commanders over M23 in DR Congo
The European Union sanctioned three of Rwanda's military commanders and the head of its state mining agency on Monday over its support
DRC to join peace talks with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels; US expels SA ambassador
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) would send a delegation to Angola on Tuesday for talks aiming to resolve a spiralling conflict against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the east, said the presidency on Sunday.
Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels rampaging through eastern parts of his country, but a string of defeats and waning regional support have forced him think again.
M23 accuses DRC gov't of attempting to 'torpedo' peace talks
Rwanda-backed armed group M23 on Sunday accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's government, which it has been fighting in the country's east, of attempting to "torpedo" direct talks scheduled in Angola.
Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.
Congo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola as rebels make demands
Democratic Republic of Congo is considering sending representatives to peace talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that Angola plans to host next week, two government sources said on Thursday,
DRC's Goma, after the M23 attack: A city at a standstill, cut off from the world
The economy of the capital of the North Kivu province, has ground to a halt after being seized by the rebel movement and its ...
M23 ta zargi DRC da yin wasa da tattaunawar zaman lafiya
Kungiyar 'yan tawayen ta ce hare-haren da Kwango ke kaiwa kan jama'a na nuna DRC ba ta damu da a tattauna a Angola ba.
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EU sanctions Rwandan army commanders, mining CEO over M23 offensive
The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on three senior Rwandan military commanders and the head of Kigali's state ...
The Citizen on MSN3d
SADC withdraws regional force from eastern DRC amid M23 advance
Southern African Development Community (SADC) have resolved to withdraw a regional peacekeeping force from the Democratic ...
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Rebel group M23 hits mining jackpot in DRC, generating $800 000 per month
Mine shafts snake under the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's mountains, but instead of the Congolese government their ...
Withdrawal of troops from DRC must be handled with care – Defence Union
SANDU urges careful handling of the phased withdrawal of troops from the DRC, highlighting the precarious situation faced by ...
The South African on MSN3d
EFF welcomes withdrawal of ‘ill-equipped’ SANDF from DRC
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the withdrawal of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who ...
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East Congo: M23 offensive fuels mass exodus
At least half a million people have been displaced by the fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the past two ...