Plans for Congo's national consultations were announced a week ago by President Joseph Kabila
While experts' latest report will be less damaging for Rwanda’s image, it says M23 is still getting some support, however, from that country
Activists raise concerns that stockpiled minerals may be used to fund conflict
M23 spokesman also rejected a call from the United Nations mission in Congo for the movement to dismantle its administration
Rebel official says government is waiting for mediator to put forward a document, based on both sides’ proposals
There is no vaccine or other cure for disease, which is fatal in most cases
There are concerns that Tanzanian-led UN 'intervention brigade' might not be committed to taking on Rwandan rebel group FLDR
The rebels now command a highly strategic position north of Goma, a hill with a clear view of the airport runway
Aid workers are predicting another year of insecurity and forced displacement for rural people
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits Goma in eastern DRC, accompanied by World Bank President Jim Yong Kim
Third day of fighting between government army, rebels in results in several civilian deaths a day prior to UN Secretary General Ban's visit
A spokesman says at least 15 rebels and four army soldiers have been killed in the fighting; Ban Ki-moon heads to Goma on Thursday
They're first major clashes between both sides since rebels withdrew from Goma
Local media say mines-for-infrastructure deal is at risk because China's Exim bank has withdrawn its support
The Africa Progress Panel says most Africans are not getting a fair deal out of their countries’ natural resources
Word of kidnappings comes amid continuing concern about human rights violations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Preliminary report details numerous executions and cases of sexual violence last November
Many observers are wondering if new force can tip balance against rebels
Congolese official says talks are failing because rebels have made impossible demands
M23 reduces negotiating team reportedly to just two people; government, rebels' meetings with Ugandan facilitator have been increasingly rare
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