Uganda shuts crossing point on restive Congo border
Border closing comes after Congo's government accused a rebel movement of taxing goods entering the country from Uganda
'Conflict-free' tags help revive Congo minerals trade
The simple "bag and tag" initiative could allow mineral exports from Congo's violent east to flow legally again
Why Dr. Mukwege is Vital to the Womens Rights Movement
The news was startling and saddening ? Congolese gynecologist, Dr. Denis Mukwege, who has performed surgeries on countless women physically damaged by indescribable rape, was attacked and almost killed. Dr. Mukwege's work and that of women's groups are intertwined and his bravery cannot be taken for granted.
UN Security Council plans sanctions on Congo rebels, others
Nearly half a million people displaced due to fighting
Under fire over Congo rebels, Rwanda wins Security Council seat
Rwanda wins a seat on the U.N. Security Council, despite accusations by a U.N. expert panel that its defense minister is commanding a rebellion in neighboring DRC
Congo demands sanctions on Rwanda, Uganda over rebels
Rwandan and Ugandan officials accused by a U.N. experts panel of backing a six-month-old insurgency in Congo's North Kivu province
DRC's deadlock ? new dangers, new beginnings
Despite international efforts, DRC has seen a steep escalation of conflict this year. And things could get worst