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71 Dead in ISIS-Linked Terror Assault in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Unraveling the Shadows: A Grieving Community and the Daesh Threat in the DRC Under the guise of night, the village of Ntoyo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) turned from a place of mourning to a scene of tragedy. As villagers gathered to pay their final respects to a departed loved one, death struck again—this time from the hands of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group with ties to Daesh. Tuesday night’s ruthless attack left 71 dead, deepening the scars in a region already marred by violence. A Community…

DR Congo and M23 Propose New Peace Strategy After Recent Tensions

A Glimmer of Hope: Navigating the Complex Path to Peace in Eastern DRC In a region where the echoes of conflict have long overshadowed the melodies of everyday life, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands at a pivotal crossroads. Last Thursday, under the discreet whisper of diplomacy in Qatar, a draft peace proposal emerged from the shadows of a devastating war, offering a fragile beam of hope for the people of the Eastern DRC and beyond. The Players and the Process The peace dialogues in Doha involved the DRC…

Rwanda and DR Congo Halt Clashes After US Intervention

An Uneasy Peace: Rwanda and DRC's New Pact In a historic but cautious moment, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have brokered a peace agreement facilitated by U.S. mediation, seeking to end decades of conflict that have left thousands dead. The deal, announced at the White House, promises a renewed chapter of cooperation but carries an undercurrent of skepticism from both regional and international observers. The Historical Context of Conflict The eastern region of the DRC has long been a crucible of…

DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Peaceful Ceasefire

Breakthrough Ceasefire Agreement: A Hopeful Step Towards Peace in Eastern Congo In a historic move aimed at quelling decades of conflict, representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group signed an immediate ceasefire agreement during a pivotal meeting in Qatar on Saturday. This declaration of principles, meticulously crafted over months of negotiations, marks a significant step towards peace in the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC. Striving for Peace Amid Persistent Conflict The…

90 students released after 3 months of captivity

This evening, 90 schoolchildren are released after 3 months of captivity in Nigeria; our correspondent in Lagos has the latest news. We take you to Goma where the community is still reeling from a devastating volcanic eruption 3 months ago, and the Nairobi neighborhood is turning green.…

DR Congo’s volcano Nyiragongo sparkles health fears

After erupting two months ago, DR Congo's volcano Nyiragongo has released large amounts of ash, raising concerns about the health of local people, experts said on Sunday. The volcano furthest east of the great central African country first erupted on May 22, claiming 32 lives and destroying hundreds of homes. "The ash is the result of the collapse of part of Nyirangongo's central crater," volcanologist Muhindo Syavulisembo said in a statement. However, Syavulisembo, who heads the Goma Volcano…

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