M23 Rebel Attack on Ihusi Repelled, Raising Concerns Over Regional Stability
M23 rebels attacked Ihusi in eastern Congo, aiming to control key highlands near Bukavu, but were repelled by Congolese and Burundian forces; this highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and raises concerns about regional stability and resource control.
M23 Rebel Attack on Ihusi Repelled, Raising Concerns Over Regional Stability
M23 rebels attacked Ihusi in eastern Congo, aiming to control key highlands near Bukavu, but were repelled by Congolese and Burundian forces; this highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and raises concerns about regional stability and resource control.
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44% Bias Score
Congolese Army Retakes Ground from M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo
Congolese forces, aided by Burundi, have reportedly pushed back M23 rebels in eastern Congo, temporarily halting their advance towards Bukavu following the seizure of Goma, sparking international concern and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire amid accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
Congolese Army Retakes Ground from M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo
Congolese forces, aided by Burundi, have reportedly pushed back M23 rebels in eastern Congo, temporarily halting their advance towards Bukavu following the seizure of Goma, sparking international concern and diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire amid accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
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40% Bias Score
DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
DRC Conflict Spills into Burundi, Exacerbating Regional Tensions
The conflict in eastern DRC between M23 rebels and FARDC forces has spilled over into Burundi, causing a refugee crisis and prompting accusations by Gitega that Rwanda is attempting to destabilize the region through support for armed groups, culminating in attacks that resulted in approximately twen...
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36% Bias Score
Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
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44% Bias Score
DRC Rebels Capture Goma, Threatening Kinshasa
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC, declaring intent to take the capital, Kinshasa; the Congolese government mobilized its military in response, rejecting talks; clashes between Rwandan, Congolese, and Burundian armies are ongoing, raising fears of a regional war.
DRC Rebels Capture Goma, Threatening Kinshasa
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC, declaring intent to take the capital, Kinshasa; the Congolese government mobilized its military in response, rejecting talks; clashes between Rwandan, Congolese, and Burundian armies are ongoing, raising fears of a regional war.
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36% Bias Score
M23 Advance on Bukavu Risks Major Regional War
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, are advancing toward Bukavu, Congo, potentially triggering a major regional conflict by clashing with thousands of Burundian troops already present; the situation risks reigniting ethnic tensions and direct clashes between national armies.
M23 Advance on Bukavu Risks Major Regional War
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, are advancing toward Bukavu, Congo, potentially triggering a major regional conflict by clashing with thousands of Burundian troops already present; the situation risks reigniting ethnic tensions and direct clashes between national armies.
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44% Bias Score
Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
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36% Bias Score
Belgian State Convicted for Colonial-Era Child Kidnappings
A Belgian appeals court convicted the Belgian state for the systematic kidnapping of children of mixed heritage during its colonial rule in Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi between 1946 and 1960, awarding compensation to five women.
Belgian State Convicted for Colonial-Era Child Kidnappings
A Belgian appeals court convicted the Belgian state for the systematic kidnapping of children of mixed heritage during its colonial rule in Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi between 1946 and 1960, awarding compensation to five women.
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52% Bias Score