The government described the reported abuses as "crimes and serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed against civilians" and accused M23 of continuing actions that have worsened the situation in areas under its control.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint statement after five days of talks in Switzerland, they said they had pledged to "pursue negotiations towards comprehensive peace and conflict resolution" and set up a mechanism to monitor the ceasefire.
By Samuel OtienoEastern DR Congo has endured decades of conflict and instability. The latest violence comes as government forces continue fighting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, regions that are also grappling with an Ebola outbreak.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCongolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that the case aims to establish Rwanda's responsibility for alleged breaches of international conventions dealing with genocide prevention, racial discrimination, torture and the protection of women's rights.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint statement released after the meeting, participants expressed concern over deteriorating security conditions in Eastern DRC.
By David Abonyothe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), both of which are implicated in ongoing violence in eastern DRC.
By Bradley BosireOn Friday, pedestrians and motorbikes were spotted moving through parts of the city along Lake Tanganyika, signaling a cautious return of daily activities. The day before, M23 fighters had combed the streets to remove remaining Congolese troops and allied local militias, commonly referred to as “Wazalendo,” after taking control of strategic districts.
By Rose AchiengIn a statement issued on Thursday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned that the latest violence threatens to undermine recent diplomatic progress and urged regional actors to exercise restraint.
By Bradley BosireThe DRC government said in a statement the new framework "aims to create, in the shortest time possible, the conditions for a real and measurable change for the people."
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement on Tuesday, US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos commended both parties for taking what he described as a critical step toward a comprehensive peace accord.
By Bradley BosireThe charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.
By Rose AchiengThe rebels said they would only return to the table if the government respected the terms of the agreement
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe UN Human Rights Office reported that the killings happened across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, all located along the borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
By Rose AchiengLocal leaders and human rights defenders are blaming unregulated mining and deforestation, and are calling for the site’s closure.
By Ann NyamburaKabila, who ruled between 2001 and 2019, did not attend the session to respond to the charges.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo dismissed the DRC’s claims of Rwandan involvement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe floodwaters hit the village of Kasaba during a particularly fragile period for the country.
By Brenda SockyBy the end of May 2025, the majority of personnel are expected to be back in South Africa.
By Brenda SockyJustice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday that the government had gathered enough documents, witness accounts, and evidence to justify action against Kabila.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the signed declaration in Goma, both parties agreed to stop all hostilities with immediate effect.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDiplomatic sources involved in discussions between Rwanda and SADC confirmed that Rwanda has accepted the arrangement for troops to travel overland.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLast week, a source revealed that representatives from the Congolese government and the M23 rebels held a discreet meeting in Doha, marking the first such encounter in years.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEvery year, Rwanda marks 'Kwibuka', 'Remembrance' in Kinyarwanda- a sombre 100-day commemoration of the genocide which began on 7 April 1994. President Paul Kagame is expected to pay his respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the site where more than 250,000 victims are believed to be buried.
By Samuel Otieno