Knowing this, Mr. Tshisekedi tried to strengthen the army. In 2023, he more than doubled the military budget from $371 million to $761 million — dwarfing Rwanda’s $171 million, ...

Tshisekedi had restructured the army in December 2024, but now promises to overhaul it, promising to “build a professional army” to better face the peril of insecurity.

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel alliance that has besieged swaths of the nation’s mineral-rich east ...

Congo has accused Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in its mineral-rich eastern region across the border with Rwanda.

Congo’s leader called on young people to massively enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels who were attempting to seize more territory in the country's east as a crucial meeting of ...

Tshisekedi seeks to strike a "formal security pact" so Congo's army can defeat a Rwandan-backed rebel group called M23 in exchange for a minerals deal, the Wall Street Journal reported.

A draft peace agreement seen by Reuters says a condition for signature is that Rwanda withdraws troops, weapons and equipment from Congo. The authenticity of the document, which is undated, was ...

President claims army still control city Anxiety grips people in capital Rebel advance is latest episode in long-running conflict Tshisekedi faces criticism for lack of action KINSHASA, Feb 19 ...

Trials reveal army's dysfunction amid rebel advances Poor pay and corruption hinder army reform efforts Tshisekedi blames military leaders for poor performance March 3 (Reuters) - Congolese ...

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel alliance that has besieged swaths of the nation’s mineral-rich east ...