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Intensive diplomacy while rebels threaten Kinshasa

Intensive diplomacy is underway to resolve the crisis in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. Several countries are now considering withdrawing their forces from the war-torn area, according to sources in South African media.

Intensive diplomacy while rebels threaten Kinshasa

President skips crisis meeting – Goma's fate hangs by a thread

The President of Congo-Kinshasa, Félix Tshisekedi, will soon address the nation. This comes after Tshisekedi declined a crisis meeting with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame – while the million-city Goma is on the brink of falling into the hands of Rwanda-backed rebels.

President skips crisis meeting – Goma's fate hangs by a thread

At Least 80 Dead in Boat Accident in Congo

More than 80 people have died after a boat capsized in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. The accident occurred on the Kwa River near the capital Kinshasa late on Monday evening, according to a statement by President Félix Tshisekedi.

At Least 80 Dead in Boat Accident in Congo