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DRC unrest sparks large refugee wave to Burundi

DRC unrest sparks large refugee wave to Burundi

Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in DRC, the UN has said.

Soldiers flee as rebels expand control in eastern DR Congo

Soldiers flee as rebels expand control in eastern DR Congo

Locals say government soldiers commandeered boats to flee across Lake Tanganyika while a local prison was emptied.

Déborah: How Goma's beekeeper defies DRC conflict

Déborah: How Goma's beekeeper defies DRC conflict

This Congolese woman based in the war-ravaged city of Goma is battling adversity to bust myths about beekeeping while building a sustainable brand that empowers local communities.

Thousands flee into Burundi after M23 seizes Bukavu in DRC

Thousands flee into Burundi after M23 seizes Bukavu in DRC

Burundi's Interior Minister confirmed that refugees had been crossing into Burundi, but the government was still evaluating their numbers.

Rebels advance into second major city in eastern DR Congo

Rebels advance into second major city in eastern DR Congo

Residents flee Bukavu into neighboring towns and stock up on household supplies in anticipation of further bloodshed.

Rebels claim control of second airport in eastern DR Congo

Rebels claim control of second airport in eastern DR Congo

The rebels are moving towards South Kivu’s provincial capital of Bukavu.

M23's advances in eastern DRC overshadow Goma ceasefire

M23's advances in eastern DRC overshadow Goma ceasefire

The continuous advances by M23 armed group are overshadowing chances of a ceasefire in eastern DRC.

DR Congo bans flights from Rwanda

DR Congo bans flights from Rwanda

The move by the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as tensions remain high with neighbouring Rwanda over the recent escalation of conflict in eastern DRC.

Thousands displaced in DRC after M23 gives ultimatum: UN

Thousands displaced in DRC after M23 gives ultimatum: UN

M23 issued a 72-hour ultimatum to displaced people to leave settlement camps and return to their villages.

Tour du Rwanda: Team withdraws over safety concerns

Tour du Rwanda: Team withdraws over safety concerns

Cycling team Soudal-Quick Step team is concerned about the fighting near the start and finish area of one stage of the race.

DR Congo, Rwanda presidents seek way out of conflict

DR Congo, Rwanda presidents seek way out of conflict

Regional leaders urge M23 to halt further advancement and the DRC army to cease all retaliatory measures.

Goma: The elusive peace and the human cost of DRC conflict

Goma: The elusive peace and the human cost of DRC conflict

A short-lived ceasefire in eastern DRC for weeks has revealed the human cost of the conflict in Goma city – hospital wards choked with wounded civilians, destroyed infrastructure and a spiralling food shortage.