Brussels 06.02.2025 The EU considers measures to undertake in order to hold accountable those responsible “for sustaining armed conflict, instability, and insecurity” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Also to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict”, said the European External Action Service spokesperson, when addressing the issue of the escalating conflict in the…
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G7 top diplomats condemn M23 expansion
Brussels 03.02.2025 G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Escalation of Violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: On February 1, the #G7 Foreign Ministers issued the G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.https://t.co/AH2pYv7upq#G7Canada #DRC pic.twitter.com/RcVTbRwykb — MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) February 2, 2025…
DRC: EU reiterates demands to M23
Brussels 31.01.2025 In spite of the degrading security situation in Northern Kivu, DRC, the EU has not adapted its position, continuing to insist on the initial message. A week ago the issue was issued by the European Union diplomacy, requesting “… the M23 to stop its advance and withdraw immediately. The EU reiterates that Rwanda…
DRC: EU condemns attack on embassies in Kinshasa
Brussels 28.01.2025 The European Union condemned the attacks on embassies in Kinshasa the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In response the German government had canceled planned consultations with Rwanda over alleged support for the M23 rebels, whose advance sparked the violence. In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, – the protesters attacked…
EU-DRC: “bloody minerals” Green agenda
Brussels 28.01.2025 Anna van Densky: The European diplomacy hasn’t responded to the sharp criticism of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, who accused the EU of fueling the “bloody minerals” conflict in the Northern Kivu province. The strategic minerals deal, mainly focused on coltan imports, which the European Commission concluded on…
DRC: GOMA CITY CAPTURED BY M23
Brussels 27.01.2025 The rebel group M23 they has taken control of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However the DRC government indicates to the ongoing fighting in the streets. Meanwhile DRC’s Foreign minister accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over the border to support the M23. (Image: Kivu…
DRC-Rwanda: end of diplomatic function
Brussels 26.01.2025 Today the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ended diplomatic function with Rwanda on as the rebel group M23, believed to be backed by Kigali, continued its march on the Eastern city of Goma. RC of Congo ended the diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and congolese government forces escalated…
EU condemns escalation in DR of Congo
Brussels 26.01.2025 The EU is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces (RDF). This undermines African-led efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The EU reaffirms its full support…
DRC-EU: Minister Loando Mboyo calls for peace
Brussels 09.12.2022 During his two days visit to the European Parliament the Minister of regional planning of the Democratic Republic of Congo M.Guy Loando Mboyo reiterated his call for establishing long lasting peace. “First of all, what is going on now in my country – Democratic Republic of Congo – is unacceptable, – the Minister…
DRC: EU calls for M23 withdrawal
Brussels 09.12.2022 “The European Union associates itself with the press releases of the African Union and the Secretary-General of the United Nations following the resurgence of violence in eastern DRC. It affirms its solidarity with the thousands of civilians once again hard hit by this violence” the European Union External Action Service spokesperson statement reads….
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