The war erupting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has its roots in the Rwandan genocide and the bloodiest war of the 21st ...

In Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the phrase débrouillez-vous (fend for yourself) is considered ...

The DR Congo's ongoing crisis, fueled by the M23's advances and regional rivalries, demands urgent action to prevent further escalation ...

What is their long-term goal and what should world leaders be doing to stop the massacres and human rights abuses? COMMENT | ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing ...

Opinion - "Most reporting on the conflict is using questionable framings, suggesting it is purely driven by a desire to ...

Now there is a much greater recognition of the harm Belgium caused in Belgian Congo and Rwanda. Under Belgian rule the ...

The rebels have been pushing south towards Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since ...

The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country’s ...

Creating sustainable peace in Congo requires giving justice to the victims of war crimes and preventing the illicit trade in ...

The latest fighting is part of a major escalation of a conflict over power, identity and resources dating back to the 1990s Rwandan genocide.

Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.