M23 rebels seized Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo, amid ongoing political tensions between Kabila and Tshisekedi.

The entities involved

• Democratic Republic of the Congo →

  country in Central Africa

  • Qatar and the Qatar Diamond Exchange are seeking cooperation with African countries, including the DRC, in the diamond trade.16:26
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo completed its 23-point national action plan.13:24
• Joseph Kabila →

  President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019

  • Joseph Kabila launched an anti-government political front in the DRC, with Corneille Nangaa serving as vice president.Sun 07:53
  • Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.Fri 16:56
• Félix Tshisekedi →

  president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • DRC and Republic of Congo presidents met in Kinshasa, addressing bilateral relations across the Congo River.Sun 12:50
  • Félix Tshisekedi proposes reforms allowing him to seek another term while engaging in diplomatic efforts against Rwanda's alleged backing.Fri 21:51

Related events

• South African troops were reported fighting in the ongoing conflict within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Oct 22
• Former President Joseph Kabila attended a launching ceremony for his coalition in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Oct 13
• Joseph Kabila launched a coalition against the current government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Oct 12
• Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.Aug 31
• Kabila, Nangaa, and Bisimwa form a new coalition amid US/UN accusations against Rwanda for backing M23 in the DRC.Oct 14