Fighting in Africa’s mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less than 2 weeks. Here’s how your phone plays a part
A rampaging rebel group has claimed the capture of another mining town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of ...
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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
What is happening in the DRC? | Explained
Why did the M23 militia capture the city of Goma which lies in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo? Does Rwanda have ...
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DRC crisis worsens: ITF condemns violence and calls for the immediate protection of civilians
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
DRC rebels take eastern city of Goma – why it matters and what could happen next
The M23 rebel group have captured the city of Goma in the eastern DRC in a major escalation of a drawn-out conflict.
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DRC civil war: M23 rebels and a decades long conflict
Caught in the crossfire, civilians continue to suffer. Entire communities are destroyed, millions are displaced, and ...
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Eastern DRC: ITUC condemns violence and calls for immediate ceasefire and protection of workers
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) strongly condemns the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic ...
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How illicit mining fuels violence in eastern DRC: Interview with Jean-Pierre Okenda
By Ashoka Mukpo On Jan. 28, the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 captured Goma, capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich North Kivu province. The fall of Goma marks a shocking ...
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Africans Are Regaining Control Over Their Mineral Wealth
The announcement of the inaugural African Mining Week (AMW 2025), to be celebrated in Cape Town alongside Africa Energy Week ...
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Congo-Kinshasa: Why Conflict Mineral Narratives Don't Explain the M23 Rebellion in DR Congo
Opinion - "Most reporting on the conflict is using questionable framings, suggesting it is purely driven by a desire to ...
EU facing pressure to drop Rwanda mineral deal over DRC involvement - but fears China could step in
The EU is giving Rwanda's government £750m to develop its infrastructure. With competition from China and other countries, ...