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: At least 17 killed & 370 injured in eastern Congo

In a tit-for-tat action, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are recalling diplomats from each other's capitals. The actions come amid intense fighting between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DRC.

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DR Congo conflict: Rwanda-backed rebels make advances in eastern DR Congo

The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Sunday over deadly clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as Rwanda-backed rebels advanced on the key city of Goma.
The resource-rich eastern provinces of North and South Kivu have been plagued by conflicts for three decades, with the Rwanda-backed M23 emerging as one of the most powerful armed groups in recent years.
It has seized vast swathes of the east of the DRC since 2021, displacing thousands and triggering a humanitarian crisis.
After peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Etienne Tshisekedi were cancelled in mid-December, the rebels have steadily advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu and a key city home to more than a million people.
On Saturday, three countries&mdash;South Africa, Malawi and Uruguay&mdash;announced the deaths of some of their soldiers serving as peacekeepers in the conflict zone, 13 in all. 
The escalation in fighting prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting, originally set for Monday, to be moved up to Sunday. 
Congolese army spokesman General Sylvain Ekenge told journalists his country's armed forces were working to "push back the enemy".
"Rwanda is determined to seize the city of Goma," he said.
The DRC announced it was pulling its diplomats from Kigali in a letter to Rwanda's embassy in Kinshasa.
Urging the rebels to halt their advance, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, "Rwanda must cease its support for the M23 and withdraw."
"The EU strongly condemns Rwanda's military presence in the DRC as a clear violation of international law, the UN charter, and the territorial integrity of the DRC," she said. 
The African Union and French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke in separate telephone calls with both Rwandan President Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi, also added their voices to calls for an immediate halt to the fighting.
<h2>'Risk of regional war'</h2>
In Goma, artillery detonations in the distance resonated as far as the city centre.
An AFP reporter saw a burned-out, smoking armoured vehicle of the UN peacekeeping force MONUSCO on the road between Goma and Sake, the scene&nbsp;of intense fighting in recent days.
South Africa's defence ministry said Saturday that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) "lost nine members by Friday".
Seven of the dead were serving in the regional force sent by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and two were UN peacekeepers, it added.
A Malawian army spokesman said three of its soldiers with the SADC force also died during clashes, while Uruguay's military announced that one of its members serving with the UN peacekeepers had been killed and four others wounded.
Some 15,000 peacekeepers are in the DRC.
The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) said its Quick Reaction Forces had "been actively engaged in intense combat" with its heavy artillery firing against M23 positions.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed fears on Thursday that the fighting could aggravate "the risk of a regional war".
<h2>'Harmful consequences'</h2>
Since the beginning of January, about 400,000 people have been forced to flee the fighting, according to the UN.
The UN has begun evacuating "non-essential" staff from Goma to neighbouring Uganda and to the Congolese capital Kinshasa.
Britain, the United States, and France have also already asked their citizens to leave, and Germany followed suit Saturday.
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World: The resource-rich eastern provinces of North and South Kivu have been plagued by conflicts for three decades, with the Rwanda-backed M23 emerging as one of the most powerful armed groups in recent years.

The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Sunday over deadly clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as Rwanda-backed rebels advanced on the key city of Goma. The resource-rich eastern provinces of North and South Kivu have been plagued by conflicts for three decades, with the Rwanda-backed M23 emerging as one of the most powerful armed groups in recent years. It has seized vast swathes of the east of the DRC since 2021, displacing thousands and triggering a humanitarian crisis. After peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Etienne Tshisekedi were cancelled in mid-December, the rebels have steadily advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu and a key city home to more than a million people. On Saturday, three countries—South Africa, Malawi and Uruguay—announced the deaths of some of their soldiers serving as peacekeepers in the conflict zone, 13 in all. The escalation in fighting prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting, originally set for Monday, to be moved up to Sunday. Congolese army spokesman General Sylvain Ekenge told journalists his country's armed forces were working to "push back the enemy". "Rwanda is determined to seize the city of Goma," he said. The DRC announced it was pulling its diplomats from Kigali in a letter to Rwanda's embassy in Kinshasa. Urging the rebels to halt their advance, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, "Rwanda must cease its support for the M23 and withdraw." "The EU strongly condemns Rwanda's military presence in the DRC as a clear violation of international law, the UN charter, and the territorial integrity of the DRC," she said. The African Union and French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke in separate telephone calls with both Rwandan President Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi, also added their voices to calls for an immediate halt to the fighting. 'Risk of regional war' In Goma, artillery detonations in the distance resonated as far as the city centre. An AFP reporter saw a burned-out, smoking armoured vehicle of the UN peacekeeping force MONUSCO on the road between Goma and Sake, the scene of intense fighting in recent days. South Africa's defence ministry said Saturday that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) "lost nine members by Friday". Seven of the dead were serving in the regional force sent by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and two were UN peacekeepers, it added. A Malawian army spokesman said three of its soldiers with the SADC force also died during clashes, while Uruguay's military announced that one of its members serving with the UN peacekeepers had been killed and four others wounded. Some 15,000 peacekeepers are in the DRC. The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) said its Quick Reaction Forces had "been actively engaged in intense combat" with its heavy artillery firing against M23 positions. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed fears on Thursday that the fighting could aggravate "the risk of a regional war". 'Harmful consequences' Since the beginning of January, about 400,000 people have been forced to flee the fighting, according to the UN. The UN has begun evacuating "non-essential" staff from Goma to neighbouring Uganda and to the Congolese capital Kinshasa. Britain, the United States, and France have also already asked their citizens to leave, and Germany followed suit Saturday. 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.

Crisis in Congo: 400,000 displaced as M23 rebels advance; UN Security Council convenes urgently

Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels have killed at least 21 people over Christmas week in the conflict-riven eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources told AFP on Saturday.
The attacks all took place close to Manguredjipa, a town known for its rich mineral deposits whose environs are regularly targeted by the ADF.
On December 21, ADF rebels made an incursion into the village of Robinet, in the Bapere sector of North Kivu province.
"They killed six people on the spot, then on December 22 they arrived at the neighbouring village we call Kodjo where they killed 12 people," Macaire Sivikunula, a representative for the Bapere sector's governor, told AFP.
Then on Christmas Day itself, ADF fighters "arrived seven kilometres (four miles) from Manguredjipa in the village called Makele and killed three people," Sivikunula added.
Multiple separate local sources confirmed the dates, locations and tolls of these attacks to AFP.
Originally from Uganda, the ADF, or Allied Democratic Forces, have been present since the mid-1990s in the DRC's restive northeast, where its fighters have killed thousands of civilians.
In 2019, the ADF pledged allegiance to IS.
The IS touts them as its Islamic State Central Africa Province and claims responsibility for some of the rebel group's attacks.
At the end of 2021, Uganda and the DRC launched a joint military operation against the ADF.
Baptised "Shujaa", that offensive has so far proved unsuccessful in putting an end to their attacks.
Both armies have pushed the rebels back into remote and inaccessible areas, where local civilians are often at the mercy of their particularly violent methods.
Sivikunula said the Ugandan and Congolese armies were present and at work in Manguredjipa.
"But as the rebels are scattered in small groups of dispersed fighters, it's really difficult to pinpoint their location," he added.
North Kivu province also faces a separate rebel insurgency further south, with the Rwanda-backed M23 movement and the DRC's army locked in fighting all week following the failure of a peace summit in mid-December.
Home to vast mineral resources, the eastern DRC has been plagued by infighting between various armed groups for decades.
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World | Originally from Uganda, the ADF, or Allied Democratic Forces, have been present since the mid-1990s in the DRC's restive northeast, where its fighters have killed thousands of civilians.

Islamic State group-linked ADF rebels have killed at least 21 people over Christmas week in the conflict-riven eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local sources told AFP on Saturday. The attacks all took place close to Manguredjipa, a town known for its rich mineral deposits whose environs are regularly targeted by the ADF. On December 21, ADF rebels made an incursion into the village of Robinet, in the Bapere sector of North Kivu province. "They killed six people on the spot, then on December 22 they arrived at the neighbouring village we call Kodjo where they killed 12 people," Macaire Sivikunula, a representative for the Bapere sector's governor, told AFP. Then on Christmas Day itself, ADF fighters "arrived seven kilometres (four miles) from Manguredjipa in the village called Makele and killed three people," Sivikunula added. Multiple separate local sources confirmed the dates, locations and tolls of these attacks to AFP. Originally from Uganda, the ADF, or Allied Democratic Forces, have been present since the mid-1990s in the DRC's restive northeast, where its fighters have killed thousands of civilians. In 2019, the ADF pledged allegiance to IS. The IS touts them as its Islamic State Central Africa Province and claims responsibility for some of the rebel group's attacks. At the end of 2021, Uganda and the DRC launched a joint military operation against the ADF. Baptised "Shujaa", that offensive has so far proved unsuccessful in putting an end to their attacks. Both armies have pushed the rebels back into remote and inaccessible areas, where local civilians are often at the mercy of their particularly violent methods. Sivikunula said the Ugandan and Congolese armies were present and at work in Manguredjipa. "But as the rebels are scattered in small groups of dispersed fighters, it's really difficult to pinpoint their location," he added. North Kivu province also faces a separate rebel insurgency further south, with the Rwanda-backed M23 movement and the DRC's army locked in fighting all week following the failure of a peace summit in mid-December. Home to vast mineral resources, the eastern DRC has been plagued by infighting between various armed groups for decades. 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.

DR Congo: Islamic State group-linked ADF kill at least 21 over Christmas week

The prospect of changing the constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising concerns of a potential “constitutional coup”. Congolese political & civil society leaders announced an alliance to rally against constitutional changes which are meant to ensure President Felix Tshisekedi keeps power indefinitely.

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Democratic Republic of&nbsp;Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa late on Sunday, adding that the situation was now under control.

In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. Some 59 people were wounded, he added.

"The mass escape attempt at Makala central prison resulted in the loss of life and significant material damage," he said in the video statement.

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Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident.

The break out attempt occurred around 2:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) on Sunday. Prisoners told Reuters they had heard heavy gunfire, as well as sounds of prisoners outside.

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Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa late on Sunday, adding that the situation was now under control.

Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa late on Sunday, adding that the situation was now under control. In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. Some 59 people were wounded, he added. "The mass escape attempt at Makala central prison resulted in the loss of life and significant material damage," he said in the video statement. Also read: Children in Congo account for 80% of mpox deaths; yet won`t get first vaccine shots Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident. The break out attempt occurred around 2:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) on Sunday. Prisoners told Reuters they had heard heavy gunfire, as well as sounds of prisoners outside. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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A 40-year-old man was arrested Monday (Jul 15) by French authorities after he stabbed an on-duty soldier at the Gare de l’Est station in northern Paris. The attack came just two weeks ahead of the beginning of the Olympic Games in the capital city. The soldier suffered a knife wound between the shoulder blades and was out of danger, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin on social media. The suspect has now been placed in psychiatric care, local media reported.

Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu paid tribute to the injured soldier, saying, “Thoughts to the soldier injured tonight at the Gare de l’Est” in a post on X.

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The soldier was part of a special military operation unit deployed around sensitive areas in Paris following the 2015 Islamist attacks on the satirical Charlie Hebdo newspaper.

<h2>Motivation for the attack</h2>

Public prosecutors are investigating the case as attempted murder as they seek to establish “the circumstances and the motivation”. The man, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, became a French national in 2006, according to police sources.

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According to one source quoted by news agencies, the man attacked the soldier as "the French military kills people in his country”. At the moment of the attack, he shouted ‘God is great’ in French, according to another source.

<h2>Suspect linked to a 2018 murder</h2>

The suspect was previously placed in psychiatric care in 2018 after his name emerged in a murder case. At that time, the man stabbed a 22-year-old to death at the Chatelet-les-Halles metro station in central Paris. But a court ruling, seen by news agency AFP, said he was never tried for the murder as he couldn't be held responsible due to diminished responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 40-year-old man was arrested Monday (Jul 15) by French authorities after he stabbed an on-duty soldier at the Gare de l’Est station in northern Paris. The attack came just two weeks ahead of the beginning of the Olympic Games in the capital city.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Monday (Jul 15) by French authorities after he stabbed an on-duty soldier at the Gare de l’Est station in northern Paris. The attack came just two weeks ahead of the beginning of the Olympic Games in the capital city. The soldier suffered a knife wound between the shoulder blades and was out of danger, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin on social media. The suspect has now been placed in psychiatric care, local media reported. Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu paid tribute to the injured soldier, saying, “Thoughts to the soldier injured tonight at the Gare de l’Est” in a post on X. Watch: US to deploy long-range weapons to Germany; France, Italy & Germany to develop long-range missiles × The soldier was part of a special military operation unit deployed around sensitive areas in Paris following the 2015 Islamist attacks on the satirical Charlie Hebdo newspaper. Motivation for the attack Public prosecutors are investigating the case as attempted murder as they seek to establish “the circumstances and the motivation”. The man, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, became a French national in 2006, according to police sources. Also read: Emmanuel Macron: From a banker to the youngest President of France According to one source quoted by news agencies, the man attacked the soldier as "the French military kills people in his country”. At the moment of the attack, he shouted ‘God is great’ in French, according to another source. Suspect linked to a 2018 murder The suspect was previously placed in psychiatric care in 2018 after his name emerged in a murder case. At that time, the man stabbed a 22-year-old to death at the Chatelet-les-Halles metro station in central Paris. But a court ruling, seen by news agency AFP, said he was never tried for the murder as he couldn't be held responsible due to diminished responsibility. (With inputs from agencies)

DR Congo-born man attacks French soldier in Paris for 'killing his countrymen', detained

Twenty-five soldiers accused of "fleeing the enemy" while fighting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to death Wednesday during a one-day trial, according to their lawyers.

A total of 31 defendants, including 27 soldiers and four of their civilian wives, appeared before the Butembo garrison military court in North Kivu province, near the front line.

They had faced several charges including "fleeing the enemy", dissipating munitions of war, violating orders and theft, Jules Muvweko, one of defence lawyers told AFP.

At the end of the hearing, "25 soldiers, including two captains, were sentenced to death", Muvweko said, adding the defence intended to appeal.

The other accused, including&nbsp;four women, were acquitted for lack of evidence, he said.

Since the end of last week, the M23 (March 23 movement) have taken several towns on the northern front of the conflict.

Their gains include the strategic town of Kanyabayonga, which is seen as a gateway to the major commercial centres of Butembo and Beni.

The M23 have also seized vast swathes of territory over the past several years, almost completely encircling Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, killing scores of people and displacing hundreds of thousands more.

There are already 2.8 million displaced people in North Kivu, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebel group, which Kigali denies.

DR Congo's mineral-rich east has been racked for 30 years by fighting between both local and foreign-based armed groups, going back to regional wars of the 1990s.

Last March, the Congolese government lifted the moratorium on the death penalty which had been in force since 2003 in the country.

The measure targeted in particular soldiers accused of treason, at a time when the east of the country is in the grip of an armed rebellion.

In early May, eight Congolese soldiers, including five officers, were sentenced to death in Goma for "cowardice" and "fleeing the enemy".

Twenty-five soldiers accused of "fleeing the enemy" while fighting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to death Wednesday during a one-day trial, according to their lawyers.

Twenty-five soldiers accused of "fleeing the enemy" while fighting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to death Wednesday during a one-day trial, according to their lawyers. A total of 31 defendants, including 27 soldiers and four of their civilian wives, appeared before the Butembo garrison military court in North Kivu province, near the front line. They had faced several charges including "fleeing the enemy", dissipating munitions of war, violating orders and theft, Jules Muvweko, one of defence lawyers told AFP. At the end of the hearing, "25 soldiers, including two captains, were sentenced to death", Muvweko said, adding the defence intended to appeal. The other accused, including four women, were acquitted for lack of evidence, he said. Since the end of last week, the M23 (March 23 movement) have taken several towns on the northern front of the conflict. Their gains include the strategic town of Kanyabayonga, which is seen as a gateway to the major commercial centres of Butembo and Beni. The M23 have also seized vast swathes of territory over the past several years, almost completely encircling Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, killing scores of people and displacing hundreds of thousands more. There are already 2.8 million displaced people in North Kivu, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebel group, which Kigali denies. DR Congo's mineral-rich east has been racked for 30 years by fighting between both local and foreign-based armed groups, going back to regional wars of the 1990s. Last March, the Congolese government lifted the moratorium on the death penalty which had been in force since 2003 in the country. The measure targeted in particular soldiers accused of treason, at a time when the east of the country is in the grip of an armed rebellion. In early May, eight Congolese soldiers, including five officers, were sentenced to death in Goma for "cowardice" and "fleeing the enemy".

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally accused Apple of incorporating minerals sourced from its conflict-ridden eastern region into its products, sparking concerns over ethical sourcing practices. <o:p></o:p>

As reported by AFP, lawyers representing the DRC have issued a cease-and-desist notice to Apple, alleging the illegal exploitation of minerals and warning of potential legal action if the practice persists. <o:p></o:p>

Apple, however, has refuted these claims, quoting its due diligence efforts and supply chain standards outlined in its 2023 annual corporate report.<o:p></o:p>

The mineral-rich Great Lakes region of the DRC has long been plagued by violence, aggravated by the exploitation of its abundant natural resources. <o:p></o:p>

Allegations of mineral smuggling into neighbouring countries, particularly Rwanda, have raised questions about the integrity of the global mineral supply chain. <o:p></o:p>

The DRC's lawyers have highlighted reports of sexual violence, armed conflict, and corruption at mining sites, linking these atrocities to the production of Apple's Macs, iPhones, and other devices.<o:p></o:p>

Responding to these allegations, Apple said that it followed ethical sourcing practices and adhered to international standards, with the objective of preventing the use of conflict minerals. <o:p></o:p>

Despite the statements from Apple, the DRC's legal representatives have criticised the tech giant's reliance on suppliers operating in Rwanda, a country accused of exploiting the DRC's natural resources for decades. <o:p></o:p>

The lawyers argue that Apple's efforts to ensure responsible mineral sourcing have been "notoriously insufficient," calling attention to the flawed certification process of the Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI). <o:p></o:p>

The ITSCI program, designed to verify the origins of minerals from the DRC, has faced scrutiny for its contended shortcomings, including its role in facilitating the laundering of conflict minerals. <o:p></o:p>

While Apple is not the sole beneficiary of the ITSCI program, other major tech companies, including Tesla, Intel, and Samsung, have also been implicated. <o:p></o:p>

The DRC's legal notice to Apple highlighted bigger concerns about the ethical implications of mineral sourcing practices in conflict-affected regions, pushing for the tech industry to address systemic vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.<o:p></o:p>

The demand for minerals, such as cobalt and copper, essential for powering clean energy technologies, has further increased exploitation and human rights abuses in the DRC. <o:p></o:p>

Reports from organisations like Amnesty International have documented forced evictions, sexual assault, and violence against civilians in the region. <o:p></o:p>

The ongoing conflict, aggravated by rebel groups like M23, has displaced millions and perpetuated a cycle of instability and suffering. <o:p></o:p>

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally accused Apple of incorporating minerals sourced from its conflict-ridden eastern region into its products, sparking concerns over ethical sourcing practices.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally accused Apple of incorporating minerals sourced from its conflict-ridden eastern region into its products, sparking concerns over ethical sourcing practices. As reported by AFP, lawyers representing the DRC have issued a cease-and-desist notice to Apple, alleging the illegal exploitation of minerals and warning of potential legal action if the practice persists. Apple, however, has refuted these claims, quoting its due diligence efforts and supply chain standards outlined in its 2023 annual corporate report. The mineral-rich Great Lakes region of the DRC has long been plagued by violence, aggravated by the exploitation of its abundant natural resources. Allegations of mineral smuggling into neighbouring countries, particularly Rwanda, have raised questions about the integrity of the global mineral supply chain. The DRC's lawyers have highlighted reports of sexual violence, armed conflict, and corruption at mining sites, linking these atrocities to the production of Apple's Macs, iPhones, and other devices. Responding to these allegations, Apple said that it followed ethical sourcing practices and adhered to international standards, with the objective of preventing the use of conflict minerals. Despite the statements from Apple, the DRC's legal representatives have criticised the tech giant's reliance on suppliers operating in Rwanda, a country accused of exploiting the DRC's natural resources for decades. The lawyers argue that Apple's efforts to ensure responsible mineral sourcing have been "notoriously insufficient," calling attention to the flawed certification process of the Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI). The ITSCI program, designed to verify the origins of minerals from the DRC, has faced scrutiny for its contended shortcomings, including its role in facilitating the laundering of conflict minerals. While Apple is not the sole beneficiary of the ITSCI program, other major tech companies, including Tesla, Intel, and Samsung, have also been implicated. The DRC's legal notice to Apple highlighted bigger concerns about the ethical implications of mineral sourcing practices in conflict-affected regions, pushing for the tech industry to address systemic vulnerabilities in the global supply chain. The demand for minerals, such as cobalt and copper, essential for powering clean energy technologies, has further increased exploitation and human rights abuses in the DRC. Reports from organisations like Amnesty International have documented forced evictions, sexual assault, and violence against civilians in the region. The ongoing conflict, aggravated by rebel groups like M23, has displaced millions and perpetuated a cycle of instability and suffering. (With inputs from AFP)

DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals from war-torn regions in products

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role.

Her appointment ends weeks of uncertainty. Tshisekedi's inauguration for a second term in January kickstarted a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed.

"I am aware of the great responsibility ... We will work for peace and the development of the country," Suminwa said on national television.

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The authorities face a raft of challenges including a worsening conflict and humanitarian crisis in eastern regions and the management of Congo's considerable mineral wealth.

In his first term, Tshisekedi promised to root out endemic corruption, rebuild the economy, tackle deep inequalities and curb the eastern insecurity, but critics say he fell short on all counts.

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role.

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country's first ever female prime minister, naming planning minister Judith Suminwa to the role. Her appointment ends weeks of uncertainty. Tshisekedi's inauguration for a second term in January kickstarted a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly - a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed. "I am aware of the great responsibility ... We will work for peace and the development of the country," Suminwa said on national television. Also read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Indian crew to stay onboard ship till end of probe The authorities face a raft of challenges including a worsening conflict and humanitarian crisis in eastern regions and the management of Congo's considerable mineral wealth. In his first term, Tshisekedi promised to root out endemic corruption, rebuild the economy, tackle deep inequalities and curb the eastern insecurity, but critics say he fell short on all counts.

DR Congo president appoints country's first female prime minister

On the 20th of February, the United Nations Security Council convened for an emergency meeting. The agenda of the meeting was the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the government forces and the M23 rebels has intensified. At the meeting, the United States issued a warning to both, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, that they "must walk back from the brink of war". Kinshasa, the United Nations and the western nations have said that Kigali is supporting the rebels in a bid to control the vast mineral resources in the region, a charge refuted by Kigali. And on the 28th of February, the United Nations began the withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Heavy rain and floods are unleashing chaos in at least two countries of Africa. The province of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa is reeling from a catastrophic flood event that unfolded on Saturday evening. In the Democratic Republic Congo's capital Kinshasa. The rising waters of the swollen Congo river are displacing hundreds of people from their homes.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, is Africa's second largest country. The central African nation, rich in valuable mineral resources, has been plagued by myriad armed groups in its east, fighting for control. Pre-eminent among these is M23, a largely Tutsi rebel group linked with the neighboring Rwanda, though Kigali denies the charge.

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Democratic Republic of Congo's players and Coach, Sébastien Desabre, protested before their team's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final to spotlight the armed violence taking place in the Eastern DR Congo.

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