Experts say Russia’s involvement in Central Africa could be over just as quicky as it began.
The seizure marks one of the largest in Africa in years.
The ADF, which began as an uprising in Uganda but is based in Congo, pledged allegiance to ISIL (ISIS) in 2019.
The overnight attack was carried out by rebels on a displaced persons camp outside the town of Fataki, army says.
Observers say the provincial elections were tainted by irregularities that could reoccur on a grander scale in 2023.
The DRC government had declared martial law in Ituri and its neighbouring North Kivu province to quell the violence.
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FIFA issued a raft of sanctions worldwide after studying dozens of cases from qualifying games for the Qatar World Cup.
There are much more promising strategies that could help bring sustainable peace to the region.
Analysts say the rate of deforestation indicates world not on track to meet COP26 commitments.
Cordial relations between the presidents of Uganda and Rwanda remain crucial to the progress of East Africa.
Ebola outbreak in 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people, the second-highest death toll recorded.
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A father in DRC writes to the government, mining companies and fighters, in hope of a better future for his daughter.
Armed group announces retreat from territory captured in eastern DR Congo following clashes with gov’t forces.
Report says US, German-funded park guards and DRC soldiers committed multiple atrocities in Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
