Congo Conflict News Today

Burundi government spokesperson said gunmen from the Red Tabara rebel group killed nine people and injured others near DR Congo border.

For 30 years, armed groups have freely ruled over part of eastern Congo.

The victims in the Congo conflict have become pawns where parties change often just like interests.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs sounds the alarm on a significant escalation in violence.

Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) treated more than 670 women - or nearly 50 per day - at three sites between April 17 and 30 who had been subjected to sexual violence.

M23 rebels have started to pull out from previously-seized territories in eastern DR Congo, manifesting support of the peace process organized by the East African Community (EAC).

Recently, the UNSC adopted a resolution to lift the requirement for notification of arms purchases by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sputnik has asked experts to evaluate the impact of the decision for the country.

President said he wants a disciplined army that obeys order, a single leader and with one command structure.

The US is closely monitoring the situation and supports mediation efforts, the US Secretary of State says.

Angolan President Joao Lourenço has been tasked with mediating between the two.