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M23 rebels resume fighting in eastern DRC despite truce

The rebels had said the ceasefire didn't "concern" them as the deal was struck with Rwanda, not M23.

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.

M23 says 'not concerned' by Rwanda, DRC ceasefire deal

"There was nobody in the summit (from M23), so it doesn't really concern us," M23 rebel spokesperson says of truce deal signed by the African neighbours in Angola.

Ceasefire in eastern DRC to begin from Friday

M23 rebel group must withdraw from its occupied territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo or face intervention by regional forces, leaders of five African countries warn.

DRC peace talks: Can they end violence and resolve the humanitarian crisis?

Fresh talks are taking place in the backdrop of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and government forces, which have led to unprecedented civilian displacement in the region.

Rwandan troops kill 'soldier' on DRC border amid heightened tensions

Congolese officials say the identity of the dead man who crossed the border was not known, but that no Congolese soldier on duty in the area had been reported missing.

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.

Residents flee as fighting resumes between DRC military, M23 rebels

Military of Democratic Republic of Congo uses newly deployed jets to bombard M23 positions in the east of the African country, as some residents flee across the border, officials say.

Crisis averted as DRC, Rwanda double-down on peace talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses neighbouring Rwanda of supporting M23 militia, while Kigali denies backing the rebels.

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.