Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.
Why Congo’s vast army is struggling
ITS soldiers are underpaid and underarmed. Its ranks are riddled with factions pursuing their own interests. And successive presidents are said to have kept it weak for fear of a coup.
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
Congo’s army has appeared too weak and dysfunctional to stop a militia that has swept through the eastern part of the country in recent weeks.
Trial and Turmoil: Congolese Army's Struggles Amidst Rebel Advance
Congolese soldiers face trial for rape and murder as the army struggles against M23 rebels. Testimonies reveal issues like poor pay and corruption, hampering efforts against the Rwandan-backed forces.
East DR Congo mines mint Rwanda-backed M23's fortune
Mine shafts snake under the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's mountains, but instead of the Congolese government their rich veins are making a mint for the Rwanda-backed M23.
ACROSS AFRICA | The historical fissures of DR Congo's M23 Crisis
Join Georja Calvin-Smith for a weekly look at stories from across the continent. This week she's joined by journalist, Michaela Wrong to discuss some of the historical relationships between DR Congo and its neighbours that have fed into the current scramble to respond to wins by the M23 insurgency.
DR Congo conflict forces halt at world's 3rd biggest tin mine
Advancing anti-government fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forced the temporary closure of the world's third most productive tin mine, its operator said in a statement received by AFP Friday.
Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes talks to end DR Congo conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group cautiously welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23-DR Congo govt talks set for March 18
Direct peace talks between AFC/M23 rebels and the Congolese government are set to start in Luanda, on March 18, Angola’s presidency announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 13. The possibility of the talks was initially announced on Tuesday,
Tens of thousands flee DR Congo as M23 rebel fighting intensifies
Over 60,000 Congolese refugees escape escalating violence
'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The heavily armed rebels do not act alone. They are backed by neighbouring Rwanda, according to the UN and the US. Rwanda ...
Congo’s broken ranks
CONGOLESE soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel recently to stand trial for crimes including ...
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Burundi troops killed in fighting with M23 in DR Congo: military
Twenty Burundian troops have been killed in fighting with the M23 armed group and Rwandan troops supporting it in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, military sources told AFP on Thursday."We have ...
Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the ...
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi, who were sent to ...
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‘People need a break’: DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars
Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops?
Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
The M23 has continued to gain ground in eastern DR Congo and last month seized the region's second-biggest city, Bukavu.
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Caritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional
At the 58th regular session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, Caritas Internationalis highlighted the widespread effects of ...