The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly put a deal on the table for US President Donald Trump. It has called for help in defeating rebel forces in exchange for access to a trove of minerals needed by US high-tech firms.

DR Congo President Tshisekedi calls for US' help against rebel forces

DR Congo offers minerals deal to Trump, says report

A small factory in Bukavu, Eastern Congo, is making nutritional 'Masoso' biscuits as part of a local effort to combat malnutrition made worse by recent conflict and looting.

Congo NGO counters aid theft with homemade biscuits

Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on March 18, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. Watch to know more!

DR Congo Crisis: ‘Peace Talks’ Between M23 Rebels And Dr Congo To Start In Angola

#GRAVITAS | M23 rebels abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men from two hospitals in the city of Goma last week as per the UN. On February 28, the fighters raided two hospitals and took 116 patients from one and 15 patients from the other. Watch this video to find out more.

M23 rebels abduct over 130 patients from hospitals in eastern DR Congo: UN

Several people were killed and more than 60 people were wounded on Thursday (February 27) when explosions rocked a rebel rally in the eastern city of Bukavu, hospital sources said, as victims described grenades being thrown into the crowd.

At Least 11 Killed In Blasts At M23 Rally In Eastern Dr Congo: Rebels

Two powerful explosions in the Bukavu city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured 60 others. The blasts occurred moments after a meeting of the M23 armed group, attended by one of its leaders, Corneille Nangaa. Witnesses say that the first explosion caused panic, sending people fleeing before a second blast shook the area. President Felix Tshisekedi has condemned the attack as a heinous terrorist act. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo: Two explosions kill 11 in Bukavu after M23 meeting

A deadly unknown illness has killed about 53 people in Northwestern DR Congo in just five weeks, with doctors warning that it is spreading quickly and has a high fatality rate. Watch this report for more details!

Deadly illness in DR Congo claims 53 lives in just five weeks

The UK has summoned Rwanda’s envoy over the M23 group’s advance in the DRC. Uganda has deployed troops to combat militias, while the UN has warned of a deteriorating situation, highlighting ongoing violence against children in eastern DRC.

Congo crisis: UK summons Rwandan envoy amid m23 advance in DRC crisis

Britain's foreign ministry has summoned Rwanda's envoy to the UK to condemn advances made by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo Crisis: UK summons Rwandan envoy over M23 advance

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), during a rapid advance in the region. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo: M23 rebels gain control of Bukavu without resistance

DR Congo: Rwanda backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), during a rapid advance in the region. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo: Rwanda backed M23 armed rebels enter Bukavu

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced to the outskirts of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern region. Scenes of looting and lawlessness unfolded, with a World Food Program warehouse being raided. Reports also indicate that nearly 7,000 tons of food grains have been stolen during the attack. Watch in for more details!

Dr congo crisis: m23 rebels advance in congo as bukavu braces for impact

UN Human Rights Council has given the green light to open an investigation into alleged violations and abuses committed in the deadly clashes gripping the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo: World leaders call for dialogue as M23 advances

At least 51 people were killed in an alleged attack by the ethnic militia in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Watch this report for more details!

BREAKING: At least 51 killed in deadly militia attack in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo will present a motion to the United Nations Human Rights Council seeking an investigation into what it called "mass violations" of rights in the city of Goma. Watch this report for more details!

DRC seeks investigation into 'mass violations' of rights in Goma

The M23 and Rwandan forces on Wednesday launched a new attack on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing a mining town in South Kivu province. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo Crisis: M23 rebels, Rwandan forces launch fresh offensive in South Kivu

Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a humanitarian "ceasefire" from Tuesday in DR Congo's perennially explosive east, days before a planned crisis meeting between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders.&nbsp;
Last week, the M23 and Rwandan troops seized Goma -- the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict from multiple armed groups for over three decades.
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Fighting has stopped in the city, which is home to more than a million people, but clashes have spread to the neighbouring province of South Kivu, raising fears of an M23 advance to its capital Bukavu.
A political-military coalition of groups called the Alliance Fleuve Congo (River Congo Alliance), of which M23 is a member, said in a statement late Monday that it would implement "a ceasefire" from the next day "for humanitarian reasons".
It added that it had "no intention of taking control of Bukavu or other localities", despite the M23 having said last week that it wanted to "continue the march" to the Congolese capital Kinshasa.
In more than three years of fighting, half a dozen ceasefires and truces have been declared, before being systematically broken.&nbsp;
The Kenyan presidency announced on Monday that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame would attend a joint extraordinary summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam on Saturday.&nbsp;
And as fears of a regional conflagration spiralled, the 16 member countries of the southern African regional organisation had called on Friday for "a joint summit" with the eight countries of the East African Community, of which Rwanda is a member.
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A local source in Bukavu told AFP the city "remains calm for the moment", but information suggests the M23 was "reorganising itself with troop reinforcements and weapons to go to the front now that fighting has ceased in Goma".
<h2>'Lifeline'</h2>
The University of Goma called for students to return to class on Monday, signalling a desire to return to normal in the city.
The escalation in violence has seen at least 900 people killed in the Goma clashes and 2,880 wounded, according to the UN's humanitarian body.
The situation in the east of the country has international observers warning of a looming humanitarian crisis.
On Tuesday, the UN Human Rights Council said it would hold a special session on Friday to focus on "the human rights situation in eastern DRC" following a request by Kinshasa.
Goma city was "facing a humanitarian emergency", the UN's OCHA said on Tuesday, urging authorities to reopen the airport.
"Goma airport is a lifeline. Without it, the evacuation of the seriously injured, the delivery of medical supplies and the reception of humanitarian reinforcements are paralysed", it said in a statement.
<h2>South-Africa Rwanda spat</h2>
In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to keep providing support to the DRC in the face of nationwide calls to withdraw his country's troops following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers.
Most of those killed were part of an armed force sent to the eastern DRC in 2023 by the SADC bloc.
Kagame has said South African troops have no place in eastern DRC and are a "belligerent force engaging in offensive combat operations to help the DRC government fight against its own people".
A UN expert report said last year that Rwanda had up to 4,000 troops in the DRC, seeking to profit from the mining of minerals -- and that Kigali has "de facto" control over the M23.
Eastern DRC has deposits of coltan, the metallic ore that is vital in making phones and laptops, as well as gold and other minerals.
Rwanda has never explicitly admitted to military involvement in support of the M23 group and alleges that the DRC supports and shelters the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
In Kinshasa, calls have been growing for protests to urge the world to act. However, the authorities have banned demonstrations after embassies were attacked during previous rallies.
Access to social media has been restricted in Kinshasa since Sunday.&nbsp;
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World: Last week, the M23 and Rwandan troops seized Goma the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict from multiple armed groups for over three decades.

Rwandan-backed armed group M23 announced a humanitarian "ceasefire" from Tuesday in DR Congo's perennially explosive east, days before a planned crisis meeting between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders. Last week, the M23 and Rwandan troops seized Goma -- the provincial capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu region that has been blighted by conflict from multiple armed groups for over three decades. Also read: 'Painful day for country': Swedish PM says after five injured in school shooting Fighting has stopped in the city, which is home to more than a million people, but clashes have spread to the neighbouring province of South Kivu, raising fears of an M23 advance to its capital Bukavu. A political-military coalition of groups called the Alliance Fleuve Congo (River Congo Alliance), of which M23 is a member, said in a statement late Monday that it would implement "a ceasefire" from the next day "for humanitarian reasons". It added that it had "no intention of taking control of Bukavu or other localities", despite the M23 having said last week that it wanted to "continue the march" to the Congolese capital Kinshasa. In more than three years of fighting, half a dozen ceasefires and truces have been declared, before being systematically broken. The Kenyan presidency announced on Monday that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame would attend a joint extraordinary summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam on Saturday. And as fears of a regional conflagration spiralled, the 16 member countries of the southern African regional organisation had called on Friday for "a joint summit" with the eight countries of the East African Community, of which Rwanda is a member. Also read: Trump's Health Secretary pick RFK Jr. clears key Senate committee vote; Democrats call him ‘unqualified’ A local source in Bukavu told AFP the city "remains calm for the moment", but information suggests the M23 was "reorganising itself with troop reinforcements and weapons to go to the front now that fighting has ceased in Goma". 'Lifeline' The University of Goma called for students to return to class on Monday, signalling a desire to return to normal in the city. The escalation in violence has seen at least 900 people killed in the Goma clashes and 2,880 wounded, according to the UN's humanitarian body. The situation in the east of the country has international observers warning of a looming humanitarian crisis. On Tuesday, the UN Human Rights Council said it would hold a special session on Friday to focus on "the human rights situation in eastern DRC" following a request by Kinshasa. Goma city was "facing a humanitarian emergency", the UN's OCHA said on Tuesday, urging authorities to reopen the airport. "Goma airport is a lifeline. Without it, the evacuation of the seriously injured, the delivery of medical supplies and the reception of humanitarian reinforcements are paralysed", it said in a statement. South-Africa Rwanda spat In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to keep providing support to the DRC in the face of nationwide calls to withdraw his country's troops following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers. Most of those killed were part of an armed force sent to the eastern DRC in 2023 by the SADC bloc. Kagame has said South African troops have no place in eastern DRC and are a "belligerent force engaging in offensive combat operations to help the DRC government fight against its own people". A UN expert report said last year that Rwanda had up to 4,000 troops in the DRC, seeking to profit from the mining of minerals -- and that Kigali has "de facto" control over the M23. Eastern DRC has deposits of coltan, the metallic ore that is vital in making phones and laptops, as well as gold and other minerals. Rwanda has never explicitly admitted to military involvement in support of the M23 group and alleges that the DRC supports and shelters the FDLR, an armed group created by ethnic Hutus who massacred Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In Kinshasa, calls have been growing for protests to urge the world to act. However, the authorities have banned demonstrations after embassies were attacked during previous rallies. Access to social media has been restricted in Kinshasa since Sunday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rwandan-backed M23 declares ceasefire in DRC ‘for humanitarian reasons’

The Embassy of India in Kinshasa, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dr-congo" rel="dofollow">Democratic Republic of Congo</a>, on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the security situation in the central African country and asked all the Indian nationals in Bukavu &ldquo;to immediately depart to safer locations.&rdquo; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan. There are about 1,000 Indian nationals in Congo. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma and are looking at expanding their area of control.
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world: The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan. There are about 1,000 Indian nationals in Congo.

The Embassy of India in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the security situation in the central African country and asked all the Indian nationals in Bukavu “to immediately depart to safer locations.” The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan. There are about 1,000 Indian nationals in Congo. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma and are looking at expanding their area of control. Also read: Rwandan-backed M23 continues to advance south in DR Congo "There are reports of M23 being only around 20-25 kms away from Bukavu. Given the security situation, we once again advise all Indian nationals residing in Bukavu to immediately depart to safer locations by whatever means available while the airports, borders and commercial routes are still open. We strongly recommend against any travel to Bukavu," the advisory said. In the latest advisory, the Embassy recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan and gave instructions to keep, at all times, all essential identity and travel documents with them; keep essential items such as medicines, clothing, travel documents, ready-to-eat food, water, etc. in a bag that can be carried easily, and monitor local media channels for updates. Also read: At least 17 killed in DR Congo's Goma as Rwanda-backed forces seize city The Indian Embassy also said that it is collating information on Indian nationals in Bukavu and asked them to urgently send relevant information such as full name, passport number, addresses in Congo and India, and contact number among other details. The latest advisory has also given a number (+243 890024313) and a mail ID (cons.kinshasas@mea.gov.in) for Indian nationals to contact in the case of an emergency. Also read: Crisis in Congo: 400,000 displaced as M23 rebels advance; UN Security Council convenes urgently The Indian Embassy had originally issued the advisory for all Indian nationals in Bukavu, South Kivu in Congo on January 30 Quoting the Congolese authorities, AP has reported that at least 773 people were killed in Goma and its vicinity this week amid fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels, who captured the city in a major escalation of a decade-long conflict. Meanwhile, India had on Friday called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Congo and said it is closely following the developments in the central African country. In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said about 1,000 Indian nationals are living in Goma. He, however, had said that most of them had moved to safer places following the start of the conflict. Jaiswal also said that there are around 1,200 Indian troops serving in the country as part of the MONUSCO (UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo) peacekeeping mission in eastern Congo. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian Embassy in Congo asks Indian nationals to 'immediately depart' to safer locations amid the conflict

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced south towards the city of Kumo after seizing Goma, the largest city in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The violence, according to the United Nations, has led to the deaths of at least 700 people in less than a week. This escalation of conflict highlights the growing instability in the region and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the DRC. Watch in for more details!

Congo crisis: At least 700 killed in Congo in the past 7 days, says UN

Rwanda-backed fighters advanced on a second front in their offensive across eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after seizing control of the key city of Goma during heavy fighting with the Congolese military. In the face of intensifying conflict in the east, DR Congo's president. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo Crisis: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledge to march on Kinshasa

Amid escalating tensions between Congo and Rwanda, a regional bloc calls on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to involve all stakeholders in peace talks.

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: Regional bloc urges DRC to engage all stakeholders

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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance as efforts to contain DRC crisis intensify

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Crisis in DR Congo: M23 rebels advancing into Congo's South Kivu

Indian Army officials have emphasised that Indian United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Congo's Goma are safe amid the rebel assault. Goma has seen intense fighting between the Congolese army (FARDC) and various militia groups including the M23 rebels. Indian Army officials told WION that 'all Indian soldiers are safe..' and are 'committed to fullfilling the mandate of United Nations under chapter 7'.
India is among the largest troop-contributing countries to MONUSCO. It has around 1,218 of its peacekeepers in MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 2010 to succeed the earlier MONUC mission, it is mandated with focusing on the protection of civilians, support to the stabilisation and peace consolidation process etc.&nbsp;
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Around 800 Indian peacekeepers are in Goma, while 2 companies, which means 400 Indian soldiers are in another city called Sake. The Indian Army officials explained that while no 'direct firing' has been undertaken by either side of the current conflict in Goma, some of the "Indian locations are closer to area of conflict, and have seen some sporadically firing nearby but no damage to property".&nbsp;
Describing the situation 'tense', the Army officials pointed that 'precautionary measures are being taken'. Important to point, during 2022 anti UN protests, 2 Indian peacekeepers from BSF stationed in MONUSCO died in Congo's North Kivu province.
India is among the largest providers of military personnel to UN peacekeeping missions globally, especially in Congo, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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World India | India has around 1218 of its peacekeepers in MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Indian Army officials have emphasised that Indian United Nations peacekeepers stationed in Congo's Goma are safe amid the rebel assault. Goma has seen intense fighting between the Congolese army (FARDC) and various militia groups including the M23 rebels. Indian Army officials told WION that 'all Indian soldiers are safe..' and are 'committed to fullfilling the mandate of United Nations under chapter 7'. India is among the largest troop-contributing countries to MONUSCO. It has around 1,218 of its peacekeepers in MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 2010 to succeed the earlier MONUC mission, it is mandated with focusing on the protection of civilians, support to the stabilisation and peace consolidation process etc. Also Read: Canadian report vindicates India's stance on Nijjar killing, says no definitive link Around 800 Indian peacekeepers are in Goma, while 2 companies, which means 400 Indian soldiers are in another city called Sake. The Indian Army officials explained that while no 'direct firing' has been undertaken by either side of the current conflict in Goma, some of the "Indian locations are closer to area of conflict, and have seen some sporadically firing nearby but no damage to property". Describing the situation 'tense', the Army officials pointed that 'precautionary measures are being taken'. Important to point, during 2022 anti UN protests, 2 Indian peacekeepers from BSF stationed in MONUSCO died in Congo's North Kivu province. India is among the largest providers of military personnel to UN peacekeeping missions globally, especially in Congo, Lebanon and South Sudan. Also Read: RG Kar rape-murder case: Victim’s parents withdraw plea filed before SC seeking reinvestigation

All Indian peacekeepers in Goma are safe: Army officials

As tensions escalate in the Congo-Rwanda conflict, Rwanda-backed fighters intensify their hold on Goma, raising concerns over security and stability in the region.

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: Rwanda-backed fighters tighten grip on Goma

Fighting continued to rage between the army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Residents reported continuing gun and mortar fire in Goma. The government has accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over the border to support the rebels. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo Crisis: Fighting rages on between DRC army and M23 rebels, 17 killed

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