Fragile Hope For Peace in Congo After Arrest Rebel Leader Nkunda

With the capture of Laurent Nkunda, the hope for stability and peace in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown. Nkunda, the notorious rebel leader who caused havoc and despair in the north...

Seven African leaders urge Congo ceasefire

At the conclusion of the Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes region (ICGLR) in the Kenyan Capital, Nairobi, seven Head of African States urged for an  immediate ceasefire...

'State of War' in Eastern Congo as Army splits

There's a deep history here of tribal- and community-based animosity, which I have yet to study in great detail. Basically, a general in the Congolese army has gathered those loyal to him and declared war on...