M23 Captures Goma, Raising Fears of Regional War in DRC
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC, declared intent to march on Kinshasa, prompting mass army enlistment in DRC and international sanctions against Rwanda; the conflict risks regional escalation and humanitarian crisis.
M23 Captures Goma, Raising Fears of Regional War in DRC
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, DRC, declared intent to march on Kinshasa, prompting mass army enlistment in DRC and international sanctions against Rwanda; the conflict risks regional escalation and humanitarian crisis.
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56% Bias Score
UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Rwanda Over DRC Invasion
The UK has threatened to cut over \$1 billion in aid to Rwanda due to its involvement in the DRC invasion; this follows the M23 rebels' capture of Goma, which the UK says is materially supported by Rwanda, despite Rwanda's denial and claims that the DRC is arming the FDLR, a claim supported by Tony ...
UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Rwanda Over DRC Invasion
The UK has threatened to cut over \$1 billion in aid to Rwanda due to its involvement in the DRC invasion; this follows the M23 rebels' capture of Goma, which the UK says is materially supported by Rwanda, despite Rwanda's denial and claims that the DRC is arming the FDLR, a claim supported by Tony ...
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52% Bias Score
Goma Conflict: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Widespread Displacement and Hospital Overwhelm
The conflict in Goma, DRC has caused a major humanitarian crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and aid suspended, displacing over 700,000 people, including those recently displaced due to fighting in Masisi and Minova, according to the UN and MSF.
Goma Conflict: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Widespread Displacement and Hospital Overwhelm
The conflict in Goma, DRC has caused a major humanitarian crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and aid suspended, displacing over 700,000 people, including those recently displaced due to fighting in Masisi and Minova, according to the UN and MSF.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, Displacing 400,000 in DRC
The M23 rebellion in the DRC captured Goma's airport and port on March 23, 2026, displacing over 400,000 people and prompting a second UN Security Council emergency meeting, while the UN Secretary-General called for an immediate end to hostilities.
M23 Captures Goma, Displacing 400,000 in DRC
The M23 rebellion in the DRC captured Goma's airport and port on March 23, 2026, displacing over 400,000 people and prompting a second UN Security Council emergency meeting, while the UN Secretary-General called for an immediate end to hostilities.
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36% Bias Score
Rwanda-DRC Border Closed Amidst M23 Rebel Takeover of Goma
The border between Rwanda and the DRC near Goma closed on Monday after M23 rebels and Rwandan troops entered Goma, leading to chaos, prison escapes, and a humanitarian crisis, despite Rwanda's denial of involvement.
Rwanda-DRC Border Closed Amidst M23 Rebel Takeover of Goma
The border between Rwanda and the DRC near Goma closed on Monday after M23 rebels and Rwandan troops entered Goma, leading to chaos, prison escapes, and a humanitarian crisis, despite Rwanda's denial of involvement.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
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40% Bias Score
DRC President Calls for Mass Youth Enrollment Amidst Ongoing Rebel Conflicts
In a national address, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi urged mass youth enrollment in the army to counter rebel groups controlling vast territories in North and South Kivu, despite the army's eighth-place ranking in Africa according to Global Firepower, highlighting systemic issues within the Congole...
DRC President Calls for Mass Youth Enrollment Amidst Ongoing Rebel Conflicts
In a national address, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi urged mass youth enrollment in the army to counter rebel groups controlling vast territories in North and South Kivu, despite the army's eighth-place ranking in Africa according to Global Firepower, highlighting systemic issues within the Congole...
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, Eastern DRC; 13 South African Soldiers Killed
The M23 rebel group captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after fierce battles with Congolese troops and South African soldiers, resulting in 13 South African deaths; protests erupted in Kinshasa, targeting Rwanda's embassy and those of several Western nat...
M23 Captures Goma, Eastern DRC; 13 South African Soldiers Killed
The M23 rebel group captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after fierce battles with Congolese troops and South African soldiers, resulting in 13 South African deaths; protests erupted in Kinshasa, targeting Rwanda's embassy and those of several Western nat...
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48% Bias Score
M23 Seizes Goma: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Uncertain International Response
On January 27, 2025, the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, claimed control of Goma, North Kivu's capital, triggering heightened insecurity, humanitarian crisis, and disrupted essential services; the international community's response remains uncertain.
M23 Seizes Goma: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Uncertain International Response
On January 27, 2025, the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, claimed control of Goma, North Kivu's capital, triggering heightened insecurity, humanitarian crisis, and disrupted essential services; the international community's response remains uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, DRC; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, DRC, including the airport and port, on Monday, displacing over 400,000 people since the start of 2025 and prompting a UN Security Council emergency meeting; President Tshisekedi will address the nation.
M23 Captures Goma, DRC; Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, DRC, including the airport and port, on Monday, displacing over 400,000 people since the start of 2025 and prompting a UN Security Council emergency meeting; President Tshisekedi will address the nation.
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36% Bias Score
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
Eastern DRC Displacement Crisis: 170,000 Children Affected
In December 2024, 290,000 people were newly displaced in eastern DRC's Lubero territory, including 170,000 children, overwhelming the humanitarian response and causing a surge in child rights violations amid intensified fighting and limited aid access.
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36% Bias Score
DRC Sentences 127 Kuluna Gang Members to Death After Mass Arrests
Following a surge in violent crime by the Kuluna gang in Kinshasa, DRC, over 300 members were arrested, tried, and sentenced, with 127 receiving the death penalty, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
DRC Sentences 127 Kuluna Gang Members to Death After Mass Arrests
Following a surge in violent crime by the Kuluna gang in Kinshasa, DRC, over 300 members were arrested, tried, and sentenced, with 127 receiving the death penalty, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
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40% Bias Score