M23 REBEL GROUP

Eastern Congo Peace Talks: A New Chapter or More of the Same? In a rare show of diplomacy, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have embarked on a journey to untangle a web of conflict that has plagued the mineral-rich eastern region of Congo for over three decades. The landmark peace agreement, signed in June, marks the first step in a potentially long road towards peace. A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Longstanding Conflict On Thursday, representatives from both countries met for their first discussions in…

Escalating Strife in Eastern Congo: A Region on the Brink In the heart of Africa's Great Lakes region, a fresh wave of violence threatens to unravel a fragile peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese army has accused the M23 militia, a group with alleged backing from Rwanda, of launching coordinated attacks, imperiling a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. A Legacy of Conflict This mineral-rich region, which teeters on the edge of chaos, has endured over 30 years of strife. It's a grim patchwork of rebel groups…