M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), ...

DR Congo, US, the UK and France also say Rwanda is supporting the M23. While M23 leader Sultani Makenga is a Congolese Tutsi who previously fought in the Rwandan army. Who is Sultani Makenga?

Jean-Marie Runiga was removed in February as the leader of the M23 political wing by current M23 commander Sultani Makenga and later fled to Rwanda. Runiga had supported Bosco Ntaganda against Makenga ...

After the 13 March 2025 summit, SADC leaders agreed to end SAMIDRC. South Africa began withdrawing troops on 29 April 2025.

Since the resurgence of the M23 rebellion in 2022, led by Bertrand Bisimwa and Emmanuel Sultan Makenga, the DRC government has repeatedly accused Rwanda of supporting the group,a claim both Rwanda and ...