Congo’s leader proposes unity government amid ongoing violence

THE president of Congo has declared his intention to establish a unity government as violence intensifies in the eastern part of the country and criticism grows regarding his response to the situation. In his first remarks since Rwandan-backed rebels took control of significant cities in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi addressed the Sacred Union of …

Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis

stabroeknews.com - 24/Feb 06:02

(Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said on Saturday, as he faces domestic pressure...

Congo president plans unity government in response to eastern crisis

stabroeknews.com - 23/Feb 06:04

(Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said yesterday, as he faces domestic pressure over...

Blasts Kill 11 at Rally in Eastern Congo, Rebels Say

nporeports.com - 27/Feb 19:42

Explosions killed 11 people and wounded 65 at a rally held by M23 rebels in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu on Thursday, the leader of the rebel...

Blasts kill 11 at rally in eastern Congo, rebels say

thewest.com.au - 27/Feb 13:30

Several people have died after gunshots and explosions rang out at the conclusion of a mass meeting of rebels in Congo's Bukavu.

Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads

washingtontimes.com - 23/Feb 11:42

Congo's president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country's east and pressure mounts over his handling...

Children face lethal violence, rape in east Congo war

stabroeknews.com - 25/Feb 06:01

(Reuters) – As Rwanda-backed rebels closed in on eastern Congo’s largest city, retreating army soldiers barged into Suzanne Amisi Wilonja’s home...

Why eastern DR Congo remains stuck in conflict

- 27/Feb 15:06

The M23 rebels' rapid advance is the latest chapter in eastern DR Congo's long history of instability. DW breaks down the key factors behind the...

DR Congo president to hold talks to form unity government

- 23/Feb 12:56

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announced he is going to reach out to opposition leaders in a bid to create a unity government, as a humanitarian...