As DRC conflict escalates, Indian Embassy asks nationals to immediately depart from Bukavu

Feb 02, 2025

The advisory warned Indian nationals against traveling to Bukavu and immediately depart to safer locations amid reports of M23 being only around 20-25 km...

At least 773 killed in DR Congo as fighting with M23 rebels escalates

Feb 02, 2025

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in Goma, the largest city...

US sanctions 6 targets over conflict mineral smuggling linked to Rwanda-backed armed group in eastern Congo

Jun 26, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four entities accused of supporting networks that smuggle 'conflict minerals' out of the Democratic...

US warns Rwanda over "clear violation" of Congo peace deal

Dec 13, 2025

The US accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal after M23 rebels seized Uvira in eastern Congo. Despite a fragile calm, hundreds of civilians...

Rwanda rebels declare ceasefire for 'humanitarian' causes

Feb 04, 2025

The AFC/M23 rebel coalition said that it would implement a unilateral ceasefire starting on Tuesday. The group, backed by thousands of troops from neighbouring...

Trump seals Rwanda, Congo peace deal; opens rare earth minerals for US

Dec 04, 2025

The violence in the eastern Congo is tied to the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, which killed up to 1 million people. The members...