Council on Foreign Relations13d
What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is getting worse. In January, even before the Rwanda-backed M23 seized ...
Congo's mineral offer to US raises questions of ownership amid bloody civil war, major China presence
The DRC seeks to offer key minerals to the U.S., but rebel forces and China largely control access to these vital rare earth resources, which are said to be worth trillions of dollars.
Wealth and Warfare Empower a Rwanda-Backed Militant Group in Congo
The M23 militia is ruling over a vast stretch of territory in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
From 1960 to present day, 11 dates that explain the conflict in the DRC
Since gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen recurrent armed conflict, ...
Radio France Internationale9d
Angola flags desire to step down as mediator in eastern DRC conflict
Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
The World from PRX12d
The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is yet another battle over minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a vast country in Africa with rich mineral deposits that have been fought over for decades. In recent months, the rebel group M23 has expanded its control in ...
Global Voices5d
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renowned for its music
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, which reflects its cultural diversity ...