Mine collapse in rare metal-rich Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. Rebels dispute the number

A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo left at least 200 dead, according to Congolese authorities, a number disputed by the rebel group that controls the mine. Cuba says a 5th ...

The US imposes visa restrictions on Rwandan officials after sanctions targeting the military

The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on “several senior Rwandan officials for fueling instability” in eastern Congo, the ...
Daily Sabah

Deadly mine collapse, rebel clashes worsen Eastern DRC crisis

International concern surged on Thursday as the U.S., European Union, and global partners condemned ongoing cease-fire ...
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Former US envoy to DR Congo appointed head of MONUSCO

United Nations Secretary-General Antoino Guterres on Thursday, March 5, appointed American diplomat James Swan as the new head of the UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO). ALSO READ: ...