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US Considers Mineral Deal with DRC Amidst Concerns of Past Intervention Failures

The Trump administration considers a deal with the DRC for critical minerals in exchange for military aid, raising concerns about repeating past resource-driven interventions that have exacerbated conflict and instability in the region.

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Bangladesh: Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies, Sparking Protests

An eight-year-old girl in Bangladesh died from injuries sustained during a rape, leading to widespread protests and the burning of the alleged perpetrator's home; the suspect and his family have been arrested.

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Congo, M23 Rebels to Hold Direct Peace Talks in Angola

The governments of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels will hold direct peace negotiations in Luanda, Angola, starting March 18, to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo that has displaced over 7 million people.

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Brazza's Report Exposes Systemic Violence in French Congo

Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza's 1905 report on the French Congo, now republished, details systemic violence, including the deaths of 45 women due to starvation while held hostage to force tax payments, exposing the brutal realities of French colonialism.

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UN Warns of Grave Danger to Human Rights Activists in Eastern Congo

A UN expert warns of grave danger to human rights activists in eastern Congo, with the M23 rebel group targeting those documenting war crimes, while the escape of thousands of prisoners, including war criminals, further exacerbates the situation, leading to approximately 61,000 Congolese refugees se...

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60 Dead, 1,000 Ill in Congo Outbreak: Water Contamination Suspected

At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 illnesses have been reported in five villages of Congo's Equateur province since late January; WHO suspects water contamination in one village but hasn't confirmed the cause, hampered by high malaria rates and remote locations.

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280 Romanian Mercenaries Captured in Goma After M23 Victory

In January 2024, following the M23 rebel victory in Goma, DRC, approximately 280 of 1000 Romanian mercenaries hired by the Congolese government were captured, then extracted after negotiations involving world presidents, highlighting the DRC's reliance on private military firms and the ethical compl...

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Congo's Eastern Cities Grapple with Post-Rebellion Insecurity

Insecurity grips Goma and Bukavu, eastern Congo, following the M23 rebel takeover, with approximately 10 daily murders reported in Bukavu, stemming from weapons left behind by fleeing Congolese forces and resulting in widespread crime and economic disruption.

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Germany Suspends Aid to Rwanda over Congo Conflict

Germany suspended new development aid to Rwanda in response to Rwanda's support for the M23 rebels in eastern Congo, citing a violation of international law; further measures are under consideration, including reviewing the EU-Rwanda raw materials agreement.

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Belgian Court Rules Colonial-Era Family Separations Crimes Against Humanity

A Belgian court ruled that the systematic separation of mixed-race children from their families during the colonial era constituted crimes against humanity, awarding reparations to five Congolese women who successfully sued the Belgian government for the trauma they experienced.

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Uganda Deploys Troops to DRC Amid Rising Regional Conflict Fears

Following a Congolese government request, the Ugandan army deployed troops to Mahagi, Ituri province, on March 2nd, 2025, to counter CODECO militia violence that killed 51 civilians on February 10th, raising concerns about regional conflict escalation.

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60 Dead, 1000 Ill in Congo Outbreak: Water Contamination Suspected

At least 60 deaths and over 1,000 illnesses have been reported in five villages in northwestern Congo's Equateur province since late January; the World Health Organization suspects water contamination in one village as a potential cause, but high malaria rates complicate diagnosis.

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