Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, UN warns

The United Nations’ acting top envoy for Congo has warned the U.N. Security Council that the conflict in mineral-rich eastern ...

Rebels in Congo used containers to hold journalists in brutal conditions, advocacy group says

Journalists and civilians have been held in shipping containers under brutal conditions by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, ...

Belgian ex-diplomat appeals order to stand trial in Congo's Lumumba murder

By Alexander Chituc BRUSSELS, March 27 (Reuters) - A former high-profile Belgian diplomat has appealed against a court ...

Republic of Congo constitutional court confirms leader Sassou-N’Guesso’s election win and fifth term

The Republic of Congo’s top court confirms President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s election win and gives him a fifth term ...

Fighting in East Congo Escalates as Drone Use Spreads, UN Says

The increased use of drones risks expanding the conflict between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan-backed rebels ...