The rebels say they will continue their offensive until they reach the capital, Kinshasa.
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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.