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55 killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo

More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities Militia fighters killed at

February 17, 2025

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Daesh-linked rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo

In December, the ADF killed at least 10 people and abducted several more in another village in North Kivu…reports Asian Lite News Desk At least 10 people were killed in eastern Congo

January 19, 2025

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At least 35 killed by ADF rebels in Congo

The search for victims in burned-down houses has been ongoing since Wednesday morning, the sources said…reports Asian Lite News At least 35 people were killed overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday by rebels

July 27, 2024

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DR Congo weighs legal move against Apple in mining dispute

The DRC is rich in tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold — known as 3T or 3TG — that are used in producing smartphones and other electronic devices…reports Asian Lite News The government

June 16, 2024

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Congo appoints its first female PM

Tuluka promised to work toward peace and development in her first speech on state television following her appointment…reports Asian Lite News Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday appointed the country’s first female

April 7, 2024

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UN warns of major security threat in Congo

Heavy fighting between the Congolese army and M23 has intensified in the eastern part of the country, forcing civilians to flee…reports Asian Lite News War is on the doorstep of eastern Democratic

March 31, 2024

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‘Plan ready for withdrawal of peacekeeping force from DR Congo’

The spokesman said that in September, DRC President Flix Tshisekedi reiterated his country’s desire to accelerate the withdrawal of MONUSCO, starting in December…reports Asian Lite News Joint technical teams in the Democratic

November 26, 2023

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Congolese M23 rebels begin withdrawal from bases in Congo

The development came after Uganda on Wednesday sent 1,000 troops on a regional peacekeeping mission in the eastern Congo…reports Asian Lite News The Ugandan military has said that the March 23 Movement

April 9, 2023

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Kenyan army deployed in Congo to stem rebel fighting

General Chiko Chitambwe, FARDC Deputy Chief of Staff, who welcomed the troops at the Goma airport, thanked the Kenyan elements for coming to the aid of the Congolese people during this difficult

November 13, 2022

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Guterres dismayed over civilian killing in Congo

In addition to the two deaths, 15 others were injured in the deadly incident, said the DRC government, which strongly condemned the shooting…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed

August 1, 2022

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