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Africa Monitor In eastern Congo, a new peace deal brings halting optimism

Eleven countries signed a deal this week to bring troops and support to the conflict-ridden region, but stability is still a long way off, writes Tom Murphy. 

In DR Congo, Goma residents worry about life after rebels' departure

Rebels who took Goma, DR Congo's second-largest city, have sent mixed messages about withdrawal. Some residents say security improved after the rebels claimed the city.

Terrorism & Security Rebel fighters in the DR Congo enter Goma, threatening wider conflict

After days of pushing back UN peacekeepers to close in on the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel group called M23 is threatening to destabilize the region.

Africa Monitor Congo's Bosco, wanted by the ICC, launching rebellion

Bosco doesn't control many Congolese Army commanders, but he has been able to stitch together a formidable alliance of former armed group members through intimidation, writes a guest blogger.

Africa Monitor Fear of military subversion in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Former military leaders and a failed presidential candidate all pose threats to unity of Democratic Republic of Congo military, says guest blogger Fidel Bafilemba.

Africa Monitor Recent rebel attacks in Congo highlight complexity of protecting civilians

In the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel attacks highlight the dire need for political, security, and justice reform.

Congo election: Voters in the Kivu provinces worry about Congo after Kabila

In North and South Kivu provinces, voters are worried about possible regional outcomes, including secession, if incumbent President Joseph Kabila is not reelected. 

Rwandan Army rumored to be sending new soldiers to neighboring Congo

Despite recent accusations that the Rwandan Army committed a possible genocide in the Congo in the 1990s, meetings between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Joseph Kabila are fueling rumors of a new troop deployment there.

Congo's risky push to crush rebels

Rwanda's Army moved deeper into neighboring Congo Sunday as part of a surprise deal last week to root out Hutu rebels. But when will Rwanda's troops leave?

Rwanda arrests Congo rebel leader Nkunda

Human rights groups accuse Gen. Laurent Nkunda of involvement in several massacres in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ugandan rebels wage vicious attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo

In a separate conflict, Congolese rebels declare a cease-fire and plan to join government forces.

World

Last-minute shift could jeopardize Congo peace talks

Gen. Laurent Nkunda's rebel group says Congo's move to invite 20 other rebel groups could scupper bilateral talks that began Monday.

What does Congo's Gen. Nkunda want?

An ordained preacher and rebel group commander, Gen. Laurent Nkunda is threatening to draw other nations into a war in eastern Congo.

Killing of Congolese civilians highlights urgency of UN summit

At least 12 people were killed Nov. 6 in the Congo. Today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon called for rebels to restore the ceasefire.

In Congo, a new twist on 'blood diamonds'

Warring militias are stealing cows to perpetuate a conflict sparked by spillover from the 1994 Rwandan genocide.