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Congo President Commutes Death Sentences for Americans in Coup Plot

The President of Congo-Kinshasa, Felix Tshisekedi, commutes the death penalty for three Americans to life imprisonment – at the same time as the country negotiates with the USA on a mineral agreement. .

Congo President Commutes Death Sentences for Americans in Coup Plot

Dead victims in explosions at militia meeting in Congo

Several people are reported to have been killed in explosions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a meeting where, among others, leaders of the M23 militia participated. .

Dead victims in explosions at militia meeting in Congo

UN: At Least 2,900 Killed in Congo-Kinshasa

At least 2,900 people were killed in battles in the city of Goma last week, according to the UN. The rebel group M23 has launched a new offensive in the eastern parts of the country, according to humanitarian and security sources.

UN: At Least 2,900 Killed in Congo-Kinshasa

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

The rebel group M23, whose advance in eastern Congo-Kinshasa has caused hundreds of deaths recently, has declared a unilateral ceasefire. .

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

The UN warns of executions and sexual violence as the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 advances in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Goma alone, several hundred people have been killed in the past week.

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

President vows to counter rebel offensive

The President of Congo-Kinshasa, Felix Tshisekedi, says that the country's military is responding "forcefully and coordinatedly" to the ongoing offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels in the eastern parts of the country. .

President vows to counter rebel offensive

Rebel group on the offensive in eastern Congo-Kinshasa

A Rwanda-backed rebel group is on the march in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. .

Rebel group on the offensive in eastern Congo-Kinshasa

37 Sentenced to Death After Coup Attempt in Congo

A court in Congo-Kinshasa has sentenced 37 people to death who, according to the authorities, are suspected of having attempted a coup in May. A total of 51 people were brought to trial for the coup attempt.

37 Sentenced to Death After Coup Attempt in Congo