Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo

Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a…

Damian Zane Damian Zane

Fierce fighting as DR Congo rebels seek to make further advances

There has been fierce fighting as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance towards the…

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

South Africa and Rwanda's already fraught diplomatic relations have worsened after President…

Khanyisile Ngcobo Khanyisile Ngcobo

DR Congo president vows ‘vigorous’ fight to halt M23 rebel advance

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the…

Basillioh Rukanga Basillioh Rukanga

Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi is not taking part…

The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo

Protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, have been…

Ian Wafula Ian Wafula

Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city

Rebels appear to be edging closer to taking control of the key…

Damian Zane Damian Zane

Fighting rages as rebels and army clash in DR Congo

Fierce fighting rages on in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city…

What’s the fighting in DR Congo all about?

The mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dogged…

Damian Zane Damian Zane

Dam plan busted? World’s biggest hydropower project in the balance

From a set of roaring rapids, comes a grand vision. There are…