ACROSS AFRICA | The historical fissures of DR Congo's M23 Crisis
- Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is reconsidering his stance on M23 rebel talks amid military defeats and reduced support, according to multiple sources within his government.
- Angola has proposed direct talks between Congo and M23 in its capital on March 18, as rebels continue to gain territory rich in minerals.
- M23 has stated it will only engage if Tshisekedi commits to dialogue, as discussed by diplomats and analysts regarding possible peace talks.
- The failure of Tshisekedi's military approach has been recognized as regional powers agree that dialogue is essential to stop the fighting.
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DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. The trio was sentenced to death in absentia.
Congo rebel leader says sanctions, any minerals deal with U.S. won’t stop fighting in the east
The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo tells The Associated Press that international sanctions and Congo’s proposed minerals deal with the United States in search of peace will not stop the fighting. With a $5 million bounty placed on the rebel leaders by Congo’s…
Minerals deal with US won’t stop fighting in DR of Congo, says rebel leader
The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo says international sanctions and the planned minerals deal that the country has offered the US will not stop the fighting between their members and Congolese forces in the hard-hit region.
Goma in the DRC, after the M23 attack: a city stopped and cut off from the world
The economy of the capital of North Kivu, conquered at the end of January by the rebel movement and its Rwandan allies, is at a standstill due to the closure of the airport and the paralysis of the banking system.
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