Over 84,000 refugees have fled violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Burundi this month, marking the second major influx this year. The UN says the surge has overwhelmed Burundi, one of the world’s poorest countries, with camps facing cholera cases and long food queues. Fighting continues despite a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Congo and Rwanda.

Africa: Burundi Overwhelmed as Tens of Thousands Flee Congo Violence

The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday, following pressure from the US.


M23 Rebel Leaders Begin Withdrawal from Border City of Uvira

M23 Rebels Agree to Withdraw From Uvira After US Pressure

Congo Violence: At least 85,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Burundi due to escalating violence caused by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The renewed offensive by the Rwandan-backed group has displaced hundreds of thousands, overwhelming transit sites and stretching humanitarian resources in Burundi. 


Congo Violence: Thousands Flee Congo Owing to Violence Caused by M-23 Rebels

Fresh violence has broken out in eastern Congo as clashes intensify between M23 rebels and Congolese forces. Heavy fighting has displaced civilians and heightened regional tensions once again.

DR Congo: Fighting Between M23 Rebels & Congolese Forces Intensifies

Africa remains home to several deadly and persistent wars that continue to reshape its political and humanitarian landscape. While the exact number fluctuates, over 15 African countries have experienced active armed conflicts, according to reports.

From Sudan to Somalia: Top 9 African nations still fighting deadly wars in 2025

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 ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

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 M23 declares ceasefire in DRC ‘for humanitarian reasons’

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: M23 rebels vow to march on Kinshasa after capturing Goma

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.

Is Kigali supporting the rebels in eastern DR Congo?

Nearly a month after the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declared that they have left parts of north kivu province, ghosts of the violence are still present in Kishishe, a town that was ravaged by the insurgency. We revisit the area where many are returning albeit still fearful of a resurgence of war.

Kishishe awakens after massacre | World Of Africa

Could a truce be slowly creeping back to the Democratic Republic of Congo? Well it seems like it. The East African Community Regional Force deployed in eastern DR Congo has hailed a withdrawal from the Ruma Ngabo military camp by the M23 rebels.

World of Africa: M23 Rebels Withdraw From Ruma Ngabo

M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are reportedly holding civilians hostage for their alleged collaboration with opposing militias. As per an AFP report citing local sources, the rebels initially detained around 50 people, 18 of which are still in their grasp.

M23 rebels in DR Congo hold civilians hostage on suspicion of collaboration with rival militias

The heavy international pressure to lay down arms, the M23 rebel group who have seized swathes of territory in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, began handing over positions as a part of the so-called 'good will gesture' in a ceasefire agreement.

Congo: M23 retreats from occupied territory, says 'handing Kibumba to military a goodwill gesture

The M23 rebels have announced their withdrawal from a strategic front-line position in Kibumba on Friday. The rebel group has vowed to exit from the territory they had seized in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

M23 rebels announce withdrawal from strategic location in volatile eastern region of DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo has repeatedly accused Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels with weapons, ammunition and uniforms. Whereas, Rwanda has denied the allegations.

Rwanda denies DR Congo's allegations of supporting M23 rebels

United Nations on Thursday said that militant group M23 has executed 131 villagers in retaliatory killings in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo late last month as part of a campaign of murder, rape, kidnapping, and looting.

UN: M23 executed 131 villagers last month, group says govt pressuring agency to publish false numbers

M23, the rebel group of Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that it wants to talk directly with the government after Congo's president and other African leaders signed a ceasefire deal aimed at stopping attacks by the militia.

Congo: M23 rebels demand dialogue with government after African states declare ceasefire

M23 the rebel military group has announced that the recently declared ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was aimed in particular at stopping their attacks, "doesn't really concern" them.

African leaders' DRC ceasefire agreement 'doesn't really concern us', says rebel military group M23

On Saturday, in a statement, the Rwandan military said that an “unidentified soldier” was killed by the troops after crossing the border. The incident occurred near the “Petite Barriere” border post at nearly 1:00 am (local time) when a man wearing a Congolese military uniform and believed to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo was shot.

Rwandan military killed one Congolese soldier who crossed the border, amid tensions between two countries

Thousands have displaced in the volatile Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting between Army and M23 rebels moves close to the key city of Goma.

Fears of humanitarian crisis in DRC, thousands flee as fighting between Army, M23 rebels resumes

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