In a major breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel groups have agreed to a ceasefire. The announcement comes after high-stakes negotiations in Doha, in which both sides have committed to ending hostilities and working towards a broader peace deal. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo and M23 rebel group agree to ceasefire in Qatar talks

And tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the country's ruling government has suspended the political party of the former president Joseph Kabila. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo: Former president Joseph Kabila's party banned

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’s President Felix Tshisekedi met with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the insurgency in eastern DRC. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo and Rwanda presidents meet in Qatar for peace talks

The fate of 50,000 Congolese refugees hangs in the balance, with numbers expected to rise as more people flee the conflict and forced conscription by M23 rebels. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo | M23 onslaught: Untold story of those who fled

The M23 rebel group has handed over an armed rebel general to Rwanda, a move raising questions about regional stability. While Rwanda-backed M23 claims to counter the FDLR in the DRC, the Congolese army denies the group's presence, calling the handover ‘fake.’ What does this mean for the conflict in the region?

DR Congo crisis: M23 hands over anti-Rwandan rebels amid rising tensions in DRC

Violence surges in the Democratic Republic of Congo as ADF rebels, linked to the Islamic State, launch deadly attacks in Ituri province. At least 23 people have been killed, and 20 others taken hostage. Despite Uganda-Congo joint military operations, the ADF continues its brutal assaults, targeting farmers and civilians.

DRC crisis: ADF rebel kill 23, take 20 hostages in Democratic Republic of Congo

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!

DR Congo: Mystery illness kills 53 people, WHO on alert

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds over half of the world's cobalt reserves, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. However, as President Tshisekedi strikes new mineral deals with the US, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue seizing parts of the country.

DR Congo crisis: DRC president accuses Rwanda of trying to disguise M23 as Congolese armed movement

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

The United Nations has made a shocking announcement that the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has committed "summary executions" of children in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN Rights Office warned that the situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating sharply, leading to serious human rights violations and abuses.

DR Congo war: UN condemns summary executions of children

#GRAVITAS The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have been advancing deep in the mineral-rich eastern region. And now, the African Union has sent a stark warning that DR Congo could very well breakup if the situation in the Eastern part of the country remains unchanged. Watch this video to find out more.

DR Congo crisis: AU warns of DR Congo's break-up as Rwanda-backed rebels seize 2nd key city

M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes as the African Union warned that strife in the country could lead to a potential breakup. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo conflict: Bukavu falls to M23 rebels

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

The Rwandan-backed 23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have entered the region's second-largest city, Bukavu. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo crisis deepens; rebels capture second-biggest city of Bukavu

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

There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the earth of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a war is currently raging. Watch in for more details!

DRC Conflict | How your smartphone could be fueling the war

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.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rwandan-backed-m23-continues-to-advance-south-in-dr-congo-8676266" rel="dofollow">Rwandan-backed M23 continues to advance south in DR Congo</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; "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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-17-killed-in-dr-congos-goma-as-rwandan-backed-forces-seize-city-8661143" rel="dofollow"> At least 17 killed in DR Congo's Goma as Rwanda-backed forces seize city</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crisis-in-congo-400000-displaced-as-m23-rebels-advance-un-security-council-convenes-urgently-8655802" rel="dofollow">Crisis in Congo: 400,000 displaced as M23 rebels advance; UN Security Council convenes urgently</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Indian Embassy had originally issued the advisory for all Indian nationals in Bukavu, South Kivu in Congo on January 30 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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.
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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 Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military airport in DR Congo, with queues of young men volunteering to defend a provincial capital. Long lines of volunteers line up to defend Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwandan-backed armed group M23 advances towards South Kivu. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo crisis: Volunteers rally to fight back as rebels advance

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

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DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels vow to march on Kinshasa after capturing 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: UN envoy for Congo says the situation is "truly unimaginable" in Goma

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

As a result of fighting in the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo at least 17 people were killed and about 370 others were injured. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo Crisis: Clashes kill 17 in Goma, wounds nearly 370

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