The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila Kabange, accusing him of undermining security in the country, particularly in the conflict-hit eastern region.

The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of failing to implement commitments on the release of its detainees, 10 days after a peace agreement was signed.

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to establish a specialized security unit dedicated to protecting mining sites, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing insecurity in the country’s extractive sector.

The Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for robust implementation and monitoring mechanisms following the approval of draft laws endorsing agreements signed with the United States and Rwanda.

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), James Swan, has visited Goma in eastern DRC as part of efforts to support the implementation of the ongoing ceasefire and advance peacebuilding initiatives in the conflict-affected region.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have held renewed diplomatic talks in Washington, United States, to assess progress in implementing peace commitments aimed at addressing long-standing insecurity in the Great Lakes region.

The High Military Court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has set May 5, 2026, as the start date for the trial of Lieutenant General Philémon Yav Irung, who faces treason charges over alleged links with Rwanda.

The United States is reportedly holding confidential talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a proposal to relocate more than 1,100 Afghan refugees who previously worked with US forces during the war against the Taliban.

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has raised fresh concerns over the security of Banyamulenge communities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning of worsening violence and displacement in the region.

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the AFC/M23 coalition have once again traded accusations of ceasefire violations, raising fresh concerns over the implementation of commitments made during ongoing peace talks in Montreux, Switzerland.