M23 Rebels

M23 rebels seize town in DRC's east; military touts tactical withdrawal

Tutsi-led rebels take over Kitshanga town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in reinvigorated offensive but army says "genocidal forces" are being lured deep into the area to avoid civilian casualties.

Rwanda, DRC trade accusations of abandoning peace deal

Kigali says Kinshasa is trying to "sabotage or abandon" deal to "perpetuate conflict" as DRC's top diplomat blames M23 and Rwanda of "failing" to uphold peace deal.

How the M23 advance threatens DR Congo’s endangered gorilla population

Amid a humanitarian crisis in DR Congo, vast areas near Virunga National Park have come under M23 rebel control, leading to deforestation, poaching and illicit farming.

M23 rebels begin withdrawal from occupied DRC areas

Regional African force and rebels announce start of M23 withdrawal from areas near Goma, provincial capital of North Kivu, near border with Rwanda and Uganda.

US urges Rwanda to rein in M23 rebels in eastern DRC

Top US diplomat Blinken meets with Democratic Republic of Congo's leader Tshisekedi in Washington during US-Africa Summit and calls on Kigali "to use its influence with M23" to encourage the rebel withdrawal.

Hundreds protest in Goma against DRC ceasefire agreement

African leaders declare a ceasefire and say the M23 rebels must withdraw from occupied territory or face intervention, but protesters say the deal does not tackle Rwanda's alleged backing of the group.

Kenya, Rwanda ask M23 rebels to vacate eastern DRC

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame agrees to assist Kenya's ex-leader Uhuru Kenyatta in urging M23 rebels to drop weapons and withdraw from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DRC sends tanks, fighter jets against advancing M23 rebels

Warplanes of Democratic Republic of Congo hit rebel positions in Kibumbaby town of eastern North Kivu province, as rebels push closer toward main Goma city, locals and officials say.

East Africa bloc announces peace talks for eastern DRC

The seven-nation East African Community asks warring parties in Democratic Republic of the Congo to cease fighting and says it will hold peace talks in Kenya's capital to prevent further clashes.

Top diplomats of DRC, Rwanda meet in Angola as M23 rebels hold key town

Luanda is hosting foreign ministers of both African neighbours in bid to de-escalate tensions sparked by rise of M23 rebels menacing eastern DRC.

Kenya deploys troops to DRC to combat rebels as UN withdraws from Rumangabo

Kenya will command the joint regional force, which will also include soldiers from Burundi, Uganda and South Sudan.

DRC expels Rwanda envoy over 'support' for M23 rebels

Kinshasa gives Vincent Karenga 48 hours to leave the country in retaliation for Kigali's alleged support for rebels fighting in east of Democratic Republic of Congo.