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  • FILE: A rebel fighter in Congo. Picture: AFP.

    Congolese army kills 10 rebels, gains ground to crush insurgency

    The army captured territory, weapons and men during its latest campaign to stamp out an insurgency.

    2727 days ago
  • FILE: People stand beside burning objects in the middle of the street on 19 January, 2015 in Kinshasa. Picture: AFP.

    Congo senate bows to protests

    The opposition said a previous draft of the electoral law would have kept Kabila in power for years.

    2765 days ago
  • Democratic Republic of Congo protesters block a street in Kinshasa on 19 January 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Congo protest death toll climbs to 42 - Rights group

    Congo's opposition parties called the protests against a draft measure that could delay the 2016 elections.

    2767 days ago
  • Rwanda rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Picture: AFP.

    Rwandan rebels offensive to affect civilians

    The warning came a day after the UN Security Council approved the offensive against the FDLR.

    2778 days ago
  • FILE: A flag of the United Nations floats at their Geneva’s offices during the third day of face-to-face peace talks in Geneva on 27 January 2014. Picture: AFP.

    UN backs plan to defeat Rwandan rebels in Congo

    UN said it was ready to consider targeted sanctions against individuals or entities supporting the FDLR.

    2779 days ago
  • FILE: Burundian refugees who voluntarily came back to Burundi from the Democartic Republic of Congo (DRC) pose with a Burundian flag in the western Burundian town of Gatumba on 5 October5, 2010. Picture: AFP.

    UN, Congo attack Burundi rebels

    Tensions are running high in Burundi over whether President Pierre Nkurunziza can run for a third term.

    2782 days ago
  • FILE: Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila. Picture: AFP.

    Congo's Kabila names new govt

    The change is apparently aimed at broadening his political base ahead of a possible constitutional showdown.

    2811 days ago
  • FILE: The attackers were dressed in Congolese army fatigues and pretended to be soldiers. Picture: AFP.

    Up to 80 people killed by suspected Ugandan rebels in Congo group

    ADF-NALU rebels slit the throats of many of their victims, local sources and witnesses said on Friday.

    2827 days ago
  • FILE: DRC police have been accused of summarily executing at least 51 people in an anti-gang operation. Picture: AFP

    51 executed in anti-gang operation in DRC

    Human Rights Watch says there was likely to have been more killings than the 51 it documented.

    2831 days ago
  • A flag of the United Nations. Picture: AFP.

    African rivalries weaken UN hand against rebels in DRC

    Ahead of a January deadline set by regional leaders, not one Hutu rebel had laid down his weapon.

    2858 days ago
  • FILE: An official said the attackers easily overpowered the security guards, freeing all the prisoners. Picture: AFP.

    Gunmen free hundreds of prisoners in Congo

    An official said the attackers easily overpowered the security guards, freeing all the prisoners.

    2860 days ago
  • Suspected Ugandan rebels killed more than 20 people overnight in their second attack near Beni.

    Over 20 killed in Congo village

    Suspected Ugandan rebels killed more than 20 people overnight in their second attack near Beni.

    2862 days ago
  • FILE: Bafana Bafana fans counting down the days to the 2013 Afcon tournament on 9 January 2013. Picture: Lelo Mzaca/EWN

    Bafana Bafana draw with Congo

    It was a goalless match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium but Bafana took a step closer to AFCON.

    2865 days ago
  • Shakes Mashaba named an unchanged starting 11 for the 2015 AFCON qualifier against Congo.

    Some changes to Bafana start

    Shakes Mashaba named an unchanged starting 11 for the 2015 AFCON qualifier against Congo.

    2869 days ago
  • Rwanda soldier from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), gestures as he patrols on 22 January, 2014 in the Pk 13 district, north of Bangui, after after an attack by anti-Balaka fighters. Picture: AFP.

    CAR: Killing of children angers MSF

    Doctors without borders says almost 3,000 people have been killed in the CAR.

    2950 days ago
  • FILE: Refugees from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Picture:AFP

    More DRC women raped in custody

    Victims say they are being gang-raped while being held on political charges.

    3000 days ago
  • The crush occurred in Kikwit, around 500 km from the capital Kinshasa on Friday.

    14 crushed to death at DRC music festival

    The crush occurred in Kikwit, around 500 km from the capital Kinshasa on Friday.

    3038 days ago
  • Troops killed dozens of armed youths who attacked the airport, military barracks and state TV headquarters. Picture: AFP.

    DRC army kills 12 in Kinshasa

    Troops killed dozens of armed youths who attacked the airport, military barracks and state TV headquarters.

    3153 days ago
  • FILE: The head of the M23 rebel military forces, Brigadier-General Sultani Makenga leans on a car on November 25, 2012 on the grounds of a military residence in Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Picture: AFP.

    Congo blames Uganda for failed talks

    The Congolese government delegation has quit Ugandan-hosted talks with M23 rebels.

    3202 days ago
  • Mine shaft. Picture: AFP

    The Africa Report 17 May

    EWN's Africa Correspondent, Jean-Jacques Cornish, reports on the day's top African news.

    3381 days ago
  • FILE: Rebels in Congo. Picture: AFP.

    IMF and Congo to seek new loan deal

    A $250million loan to Congo was halted by the IMF over lack of transparency.

    3473 days ago
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