The 86-year-old Francis says a ‘forgotten genocide’ is under way in the DRC as he begins his trip to two African nations.
The rebels seize the strategic town after days of fierce fighting, drawing condemnation from the UN. The M23 rebels have seized the
Attack took place during a Sunday service in the eastern city of Kasindi, the army said. At least five people have been
The bloc’s comments came after UN experts’ report found ‘direct intervention’ by Rwandan forces inside the DR Congo. The European Union has
Poorly regulated rapid urbanisation has made Kinshasa increasingly vulnerable to flash floods caused by heavy rains. At least 50 people have been
Democratic Republic of the Congo says ‘children were killed’ in attack it blames on rebels in country’s restive east. The Democratic Republic
Tens of thousands took part in the nationwide peaceful rallies organised by the Catholic Church. Tens of thousands of Christians took to
Peacekeeping force condemns ‘appalling act’ as it calls for immediate end to violence against civilians in the east. The UN’s peacekeeping mission
Former Kenyan president and Rwandan leader agree on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from eastern DRC. Kenya’s
Kenya’s Parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 soldiers for a new regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo