The security situation in South Kivu of DR Congo has reportedly deteriorated amid reports of violence, looting, and abuses propagated by the Congolese army coalition including the Wazalendo militia.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized more territory across eastern Congo, with experts warning the conflict could widen into a regional war.

African leaders agreed on the consolidation of two regional peace initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the ...