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Hopes for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo are fading as the Rwanda-backed rebel group, M23, is vying to expand its control. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the violence in the mineral-rich country.
Congo's largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country's east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting.
Formula 1 has said it is closely monitoring developments after concerns were raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo over a potential race in Rwanda.
The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo's cities controlled by Rwanda-backed rebels after the rebels were accused of forced camp closures ...
Rwanda is accused of supporting the M23 rebels, whose capture of a major Congolese city precipitated thousands of deaths. Visit Rwanda is also a lucrative shirt sponsor for a handful of European football clubs - including Arsenal.
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and the two nations most involved in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence.
Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.
Britain is on track for the worst year to date when it comes to migrant boat crossings as the Home Office lays blame on better weather for higher numbers.
The Rwanda-backed M23 is closing on the town of Kavumu in South Kivu in an offensive that has left thousands dead.