Category: Democratic Republic of the Congo

1. Congo’s President Tshisekedi Appoints New Prime Minister: President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has appointed a new prime minister, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, to replace Bruno Tshibala. The appointment was made following a power-sharing agreement between the president and the opposition. Ilunga is a former minister of foreign affairs and has held several other ministerial positions in the past.

↪ M23 rebels push south from Goma as DRC leader calls for military recruits 2 years ago
↪ Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid ‘under threat’ in DRC invasion 2 years ago
↪ The Guardian view on conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a disaster with many makers 2 years ago
↪ Several embassies attacked in DRC as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance – video 2 years ago
↪ Fighting between DRC army and M23 rebels rages in eastern city of Goma 2 years ago
↪ Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 rebels claim control of Goma – video report 2 years ago
↪ France seeks UN resolution naming Rwanda as backer of M23 rebels in DRC 2 years ago
↪ DRC conflict: M23 rebels enter Goma after claiming capture of city – as it happened 2 years ago
↪ Who are the M23 rebels and why is there fighting in eastern DRC? 2 years ago
↪ Rwandan-backed rebels M23 claim capture of eastern DRC city Goma 2 years ago