M23 rebels
Coverage of M23 rebels in the Nexus archive.
- Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Shows 'Increasingly Blatant' Bias Over DR Congo Peace Deal, Says Rwandan Minister
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwanda over alleged mineral trafficking links to M23 rebels, straining the peace process with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda's foreign minister claims unfair blame and says the Congolese government has failed to meet commitments under the U.S.-brokered peace deal.
- An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
An AP journalist documents the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, highlighting the death of a 6-month-old girl and over 1,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, centered in Ituri province, lacks approved treatments and vaccines, with health workers and civilians facing high risks in a conflict-affected region.
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
Congo's opposition condemned a bill passed by the Senate and National Assembly that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term via a referendum, resetting term limits. The bill, opposed by the C64 coalition, has sparked protests and violence, with opposition leaders demanding Tshisekedi's resignation.
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
Congo's opposition condemns a bill enabling a potential third term for President Félix Tshisekedi by resetting term limits through a constitutional referendum. The bill, passed by the Senate and National Assembly, faces protests and accusations of power consolidation, with opposition groups vowing to challenge it.
- Clashes erupt in Congo’s capital as opposition rejects changes to presidential term limits
Violent clashes erupted in Kinshasa, Congo, during a rally opposing a proposed constitutional change that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The opposition coalition C64, which rejects the amendment, clashed with pro-government supporters before police dispersed the crowd using tear gas. The bill under consideration in the National Assembly would permit revising presidential term limits via referendum if state institutions face 'major dysfunction.'
- Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds
An investigation by Global Witness found that Amazon, Sony, and Ericsson likely sourced coltan from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, who are accused of sexual violence, summary executions, and torture. The minerals are used in phones and were smuggled from mines occupied by the militia.
- DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is a multifaceted crisis
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak in eastern regions, linked to informal mining and porous borders, highlights challenges from weak governance and ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. The Bundibugyo strain, lacking a vaccine, has caused 1,000 suspected cases and over 200 deaths, while efforts to formalize mining and redirect revenues to healthcare are proposed as potential solutions.
- DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels agreed to protect civilians and ensure aid deliveries during talks in Switzerland. The two sides also advanced a protocol for monitoring a potential ceasefire.
- DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels are negotiating a peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland amid escalating clashes in the South Kivu highlands. Civilians in the region are reportedly caught in the crossfire as violence continues.