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M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army
Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.
M23 Gains in DRC: Systemic Issues Cripple Congolese Army
Despite a larger Congolese army and increased military spending, the M23 rebel group continues to conquer vast territories in eastern DRC due to systemic corruption, low troop morale, lack of training and equipment within the FARDC, and the support of Rwandan soldiers.
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56% Bias Score
New Mediation Panel Appointed for DRC Conflict Amidst Opposition Boycott of Unity Talks
Following the resignation of Angolan President Joao Lourenco, a new mediation panel of five former African presidents was appointed to resolve the conflict in the DRC, while simultaneous political talks in the DRC have been boycotted by major opposition parties due to concerns about President Felix ...
New Mediation Panel Appointed for DRC Conflict Amidst Opposition Boycott of Unity Talks
Following the resignation of Angolan President Joao Lourenco, a new mediation panel of five former African presidents was appointed to resolve the conflict in the DRC, while simultaneous political talks in the DRC have been boycotted by major opposition parties due to concerns about President Felix ...
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Month-Long Hospital Stay
Pope Francis is being discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than a month of treatment for respiratory problems and pneumonia; he will remain at the Vatican for two months, with limited public appearances initially.
Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Month-Long Hospital Stay
Pope Francis is being discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than a month of treatment for respiratory problems and pneumonia; he will remain at the Vatican for two months, with limited public appearances initially.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Seize Strategic DRC Mining Hub, Defying Ceasefire Call
M23 rebels captured the eastern DRC mining hub of Walikale on Wednesday, defying a recent ceasefire call and seizing a key road linking four provinces, despite the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC calling for an immediate ceasefire; the rebels are now within 250 miles of Kisangani.
M23 Rebels Seize Strategic DRC Mining Hub, Defying Ceasefire Call
M23 rebels captured the eastern DRC mining hub of Walikale on Wednesday, defying a recent ceasefire call and seizing a key road linking four provinces, despite the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC calling for an immediate ceasefire; the rebels are now within 250 miles of Kisangani.
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36% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Rwanda, Prompting Diplomatic Fallout
The European Union sanctioned Rwandan officials on March 17, 2025, for their role in the DRC conflict, prompting Rwanda to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium and expel its diplomats; Belgium played a leading role in imposing these sanctions, which may not fully resolve the ongoing crisis.
EU Sanctions Rwanda, Prompting Diplomatic Fallout
The European Union sanctioned Rwandan officials on March 17, 2025, for their role in the DRC conflict, prompting Rwanda to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium and expel its diplomats; Belgium played a leading role in imposing these sanctions, which may not fully resolve the ongoing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
DRC Conflict: Peace Talks Begin Amidst Potential EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Fallout
Peace talks between the DRC government and the M23 rebel group are set to begin in Luanda on Tuesday, following military and ministerial meetings in Harare focused on ending hostilities. Simultaneously, the EU is expected to impose sanctions in Brussels on individuals and entities involved in the co...
DRC Conflict: Peace Talks Begin Amidst Potential EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Fallout
Peace talks between the DRC government and the M23 rebel group are set to begin in Luanda on Tuesday, following military and ministerial meetings in Harare focused on ending hostilities. Simultaneously, the EU is expected to impose sanctions in Brussels on individuals and entities involved in the co...
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36% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Reject Peace Talks, Renewed Clashes Erupt in Eastern Congo
Renewed clashes between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces erupted in North and South Kivu despite regional peace talks, causing further displacement and deaths; the rebels rejected peace negotiations and recent regional efforts, escalating the conflict.
M23 Rebels Reject Peace Talks, Renewed Clashes Erupt in Eastern Congo
Renewed clashes between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces erupted in North and South Kivu despite regional peace talks, causing further displacement and deaths; the rebels rejected peace negotiations and recent regional efforts, escalating the conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Five Former Presidents Appointed to Mediate DRC Conflict
A panel of five former African presidents has been appointed to mediate the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of Angolan President Joao Lourenco and a boycott of unity government talks by the opposition, raising concerns about the long-term prospects for pe...
Five Former Presidents Appointed to Mediate DRC Conflict
A panel of five former African presidents has been appointed to mediate the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of Angolan President Joao Lourenco and a boycott of unity government talks by the opposition, raising concerns about the long-term prospects for pe...
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36% Bias Score
M23 Captures Walikale, DRC, Amidst Escalating Conflict
M23 rebels seized Walikale, North Kivu, DRC, on Wednesday, controlling a key road and valuable tin and gold mines, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing over 7000 deaths since January, escalating a decades-long conflict despite recent peace talks between DRC and Rwandan presidents.
M23 Captures Walikale, DRC, Amidst Escalating Conflict
M23 rebels seized Walikale, North Kivu, DRC, on Wednesday, controlling a key road and valuable tin and gold mines, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing over 7000 deaths since January, escalating a decades-long conflict despite recent peace talks between DRC and Rwandan presidents.
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48% Bias Score
M23 Captures Walikale, Eastern Congo; Over 100,000 Flee Amidst Renewed Fighting
M23 rebels seized Walikale, a major tin-producing city in eastern Congo, on Wednesday evening, triggering a new wave of displacement; over 100,000 people have fled to Lubutu, despite recent peace calls by Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame.
M23 Captures Walikale, Eastern Congo; Over 100,000 Flee Amidst Renewed Fighting
M23 rebels seized Walikale, a major tin-producing city in eastern Congo, on Wednesday evening, triggering a new wave of displacement; over 100,000 people have fled to Lubutu, despite recent peace calls by Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame.
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52% Bias Score
DRC, Rwanda Presidents Agree to Ceasefire in Eastern DRC Amidst AU-Backed Talks
The African Union welcomes talks in Doha between the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC, resulting in a call for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern DRC, where fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group continues to cause a major humanitarian crisis, affecting millions.
DRC, Rwanda Presidents Agree to Ceasefire in Eastern DRC Amidst AU-Backed Talks
The African Union welcomes talks in Doha between the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC, resulting in a call for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern DRC, where fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group continues to cause a major humanitarian crisis, affecting millions.
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44% Bias Score
Mass Exodus from DRC Creates Humanitarian Crisis in Burundi
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees, fleeing conflict in eastern DRC, have arrived in Burundi in the past month, creating a major humanitarian crisis; many risk their lives crossing the Rusizi River, with tragic consequences.
Mass Exodus from DRC Creates Humanitarian Crisis in Burundi
Tens of thousands of Congolese refugees, fleeing conflict in eastern DRC, have arrived in Burundi in the past month, creating a major humanitarian crisis; many risk their lives crossing the Rusizi River, with tragic consequences.
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28% Bias Score
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