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First visit as monarch seen as an attempt at reconciliation after colonial rule marked by atrocities and abuse

When DR Congo was admitted to the East African Community three months ago, I wrote an analysis in Sunday Monitor in which I expressed skepticism

Angolan President João Lourenço is mediating in the Congo-Rwanda issue.

A diplomatic feud between Kigali and Kinshasa has escalated in recent days.

A diplomatic feud between Kigali and Kinshasa has escalated in recent days with both sides trading accusations of aiding armed militias

In tonight's edition: Relations between DR Congo and Rwanda continue to be tense this week. Two Rwandan soldiers have been released however in peace talks mediated by Angola. Hundreds of Sudanese protesters…

In the latest rebel attack, 16 people were killed, seven wounded and vehicles were torched during a night raid in the volatile east

Despite all efforts to curtail attacks against civilians, the DRC army has not yet been successful. After the attack, the army succeeds in capturing one attacker and neutralizing another two.

Violent clashes between the M23 rebels and the armed forces have led to civilians fleeing from territories near city of Goma.

Clashes between the Congolese armed forces and the M23 militia group have sent thousands of people over the border to Rwanda seeking shelter. Meanwhile, the UK and Rwanda are to settle 50 undocumented…