Drc Violence News Today

In real-world Congo politics, the reality is rebels will have friends and allies at home and abroad.

The explosion occurred in the Zaina camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Sake in North Kivu Province, causing several deaths and injuries.

The sheer size of the DRC, which is roughly the size of continental Western Europe, means staging elections is a logistical nightmare.

The Burundian battalion’s departure follows the withdrawal of nearly 250 South Sudanese soldiers and 300 Kenyan troops.

The US has previously urged both the DRC and Rwanda to de-escalate tensions.

Kenya, Burundi and Uganda have existing bilateral arrangements related to security and defence cooperation with the DRC.

The exit of the Uganda forces follows DRC's decision not to extend the mandate of the EACRF beyond December 8, 2023.

Tshisekedi has been DRC's president since January 2019 after an election that one of his then opponents claimed was stolen.

Tshisekedi has been DRC's president since January 2019 after an election that one of his then opponents claimed was stolen.

Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled to hold presidential elections on December 20.