200,000 displaced in DR Congo as M23 rebels eye mineral-rich south
Africa • Dec 15, 2025, 9:24 PM
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In tonight's edition: Some 200,000 people are displaced in DR Congo as the M23 rebels eye the mineral-rich south of the country. Also, former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala is sentenced in France to 30 years in prison over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Plus the West African bloc ECOWAS rejects the transition plan put forth by Guinea-Bissau's new military authorities.
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Civilians flee DR Congo for Rwanda following new M23 offensive
Africa • 10:56 AM
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At least 200,000 people have been displaced following a new offensive by the M23 in eastern DR Congo early December. One thousand found refuge in Rwanda. The neighbouring country is also accused of backing the rebel group. FRANCE 24's correspondent in th
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AFC/M23 rebels agree to US request for withdrawal from city in DR Congo
Africa • 9:14 AM
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AFC/M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to
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Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say
Africa • 12:24 AM
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Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French spe
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French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for 30 years over crimes against humanity
Africa • 12:03 AM
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A French court handed ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala a 30-year jail term on December 15 over complicity in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War in what activists hailed a "historic" verdict. He was found guilty of being the mastermind of at
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