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M23 Accuses Congo Government of Sabotaging Peace Talks Amidst Renewed Violence
The M23 accused the Congolese government of sabotaging upcoming peace talks in Angola by bombing civilian areas, escalating the conflict despite Angola's ceasefire call; the government has yet to respond.
M23 Accuses Congo Government of Sabotaging Peace Talks Amidst Renewed Violence
The M23 accused the Congolese government of sabotaging upcoming peace talks in Angola by bombing civilian areas, escalating the conflict despite Angola's ceasefire call; the government has yet to respond.
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56% Bias Score
DRC Conflict Halts Major Tin Mine, Spikes Global Prices
The Bisie tin mine in the DRC, producing 17,300 tons of tin concentrate in 2024 (6% of global supply), suspended operations due to the M23 rebel advance, causing a 10% price surge on the London Metal Exchange and impacting global electronics supply chains.
DRC Conflict Halts Major Tin Mine, Spikes Global Prices
The Bisie tin mine in the DRC, producing 17,300 tons of tin concentrate in 2024 (6% of global supply), suspended operations due to the M23 rebel advance, causing a 10% price surge on the London Metal Exchange and impacting global electronics supply chains.
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40% Bias Score
20 Burundian Soldiers Killed in Eastern DRC Clashes
Between March 12-13, clashes in eastern DRC between Burundian soldiers supporting the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, aided by Rwandan forces near Kaziba, resulted in the death of about 20 Burundian soldiers, with 10 more wounded and one captured; M23 aims to control strategic mountains.
20 Burundian Soldiers Killed in Eastern DRC Clashes
Between March 12-13, clashes in eastern DRC between Burundian soldiers supporting the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group, aided by Rwandan forces near Kaziba, resulted in the death of about 20 Burundian soldiers, with 10 more wounded and one captured; M23 aims to control strategic mountains.
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36% Bias Score
SADC Withdraws DRC Mission Amid M23 Advances
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ended its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 13th, 2024, amid escalating conflict and territorial gains by the M23 rebel group, raising concerns about the future of the region; direct negotiations are scheduled for Ma...
SADC Withdraws DRC Mission Amid M23 Advances
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) ended its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 13th, 2024, amid escalating conflict and territorial gains by the M23 rebel group, raising concerns about the future of the region; direct negotiations are scheduled for Ma...
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44% Bias Score
DRC Charity Concert Sparks Controversy over Genocide Remembrance Day Date
A Paris concert, "Solidarité Congo," raising funds for children in the DRC, is scheduled for April 7th, the Rwandan genocide commemoration day, causing controversy due to its timing and the participation of artists who have made statements against the Tutsi people.
DRC Charity Concert Sparks Controversy over Genocide Remembrance Day Date
A Paris concert, "Solidarité Congo," raising funds for children in the DRC, is scheduled for April 7th, the Rwandan genocide commemoration day, causing controversy due to its timing and the participation of artists who have made statements against the Tutsi people.
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56% Bias Score
DRC Launches Trade and Diplomatic Offensive Against Rwandan Exploitation of Minerals
The DRC is launching a diplomatic and commercial offensive to counter Rwanda's illegal exploitation of Congolese minerals, seeking international support and aiming to strategically allocate revenue from mineral sales to address insecurity and national development.
DRC Launches Trade and Diplomatic Offensive Against Rwandan Exploitation of Minerals
The DRC is launching a diplomatic and commercial offensive to counter Rwanda's illegal exploitation of Congolese minerals, seeking international support and aiming to strategically allocate revenue from mineral sales to address insecurity and national development.
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60% Bias Score
DRC-M23 Ceasefire, Peace Talks Set for March 18
Angolan President João Lourenço brokered a ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group, effective March 16, 2025, at 6 PM, preceding peace talks in Luanda on March 18, 2025, aiming to end the conflict that displaced over 850,000 people, including nearly half children, accordin...
DRC-M23 Ceasefire, Peace Talks Set for March 18
Angolan President João Lourenço brokered a ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group, effective March 16, 2025, at 6 PM, preceding peace talks in Luanda on March 18, 2025, aiming to end the conflict that displaced over 850,000 people, including nearly half children, accordin...
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44% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
DRC Seeks US Military and Investment Aid in Exchange for Access to $24 Trillion in Mineral Reserves
Facing ongoing conflict with M23 rebels controlling 10% of its territory, the DRC seeks a strategic partnership with the US, offering access to its $24 trillion worth of untapped mineral reserves in exchange for military aid and investment. This follows the DRC's announcement to strengthen its milit...
DRC Seeks US Military and Investment Aid in Exchange for Access to $24 Trillion in Mineral Reserves
Facing ongoing conflict with M23 rebels controlling 10% of its territory, the DRC seeks a strategic partnership with the US, offering access to its $24 trillion worth of untapped mineral reserves in exchange for military aid and investment. This follows the DRC's announcement to strengthen its milit...
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48% Bias Score
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