Fighting by Islamic State and other terrorist groups over minerals and power has led to widespread killings and rape in the DRC. Disease, child slavery and Christian persecution stalk the population.

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“Some African leaders have trouble defending Congo because they don’t defend ... question of reparations from Western nations over slavery — remains on the table.

The Southern African bloc made this announcement on Thursday in a communique after the summit. “Summit terminated the Mandate of SAMIDRC and directed the commencement of a phased withdrawal of ...

FILE - Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Sunday, Feb. 23 ...

South African troops seriously wounded in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have returned home for treatment, the military said on Tuesday. Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed Wednesday African issues and bilateral relations during a meeting with Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso in Brazzaville. During ...