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Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
A rampaging rebel group has claimed the capture of another mining town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over a week after it took control of the region’s largest ...
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Dozens of runaway Congo soldiers face trial on violence charges
Last week, they seized control of the town of Nyabibwe, some 70 km (40 miles) north of the provincial capital. The 75 soldiers facing trial were arrested for fleeing the frontline after Nyabibwe's ...
Congo ceasefire appears to crumble as rebels reportedly capture another eastern town
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of a mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, eight sources said on Wednesday, in an apparent violation of a unilateral ...
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Uganda, Burundi Struggle With High Refugee Influx Amid Intensifying DR Congo Conflict
Burundi is facing its largest refugee crisis in decades as tens of thousands flee escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).The resurgence of the M23 rebel group has forced ...
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Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
The AFC, of which the M23 armed group – which claims to defend the interest of minority Rwandophone communities – is a key member, took over resource-rich Nyabibwe last week after Goma ...