US sanctions Rwandan official and rebel leader as war expands in eastern Congo
The United States sanctioned a Rwandan official and a Rwandan-backed rebel leader over recent fighting in the Congo.
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How jazz played out over Congo’s chaotic coup
“Congo was labelled L'empire du silence ... mining on the locals’ health and grand UN speeches about self-determination with short and shiny modern-day advertisements for iPhones and Tesla cars. While ...
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Leaked Archives Expose Belgium’s Colonial Crimes as Rwanda Delivers a Crushing Diplomatic Blow
A newly surfaced historical image from Belgium’s highly protected archives has reignited debate over the country’s dark colonial legacy in Central Africa. The image, depicting Belgian royalty during ...
Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?
Congo has been plagued by war for nearly three decades. Millions of people have been displaced, and rape has consistently ...
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Frightened residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo
Frightened residents say Rwanda-backed rebels appear to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo. International ...
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing, recruiting children
The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
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Environmental & rights activists flee and hide as M23 captures DRC’s cities
Since Goma fell, I’ve lived in fear. I don’t dare leave my house.” These are the words of Justin Shamutwa Masumbuko, general ...
UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children
The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...