Group Advances Congo

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

BBC News - 5d

Congo severs ties with Rwanda as rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands

Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma

ABC News - 6d

U.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern Congo

Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, United Nations and army officials said Saturday.

NBC News - 6d

Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

Yahoo News - 6d

9 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city

Nine United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Congo sustained injuries during fighting with the M23 armed group, the U.N. said, as the rebels close in on Goma

ABC News - Jan. 25

New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

Yahoo News - Jan. 25

Trump bans funding for groups that aid abortion overseas

President Trump signed an order reinstating what's known as the Mexico City Policy. Critics say it will cut funding essential for health care in developing nations.

CBS News - Jan. 24

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma

Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu ...

ABC News - Jan. 24

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies - reports

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote 'no'

The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees

President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Covering an Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Mile After Mile of Muck

A reporter made a long journey, much of it spent fighting through mud on a motorbike, to reach the epicenter of a viral outbreak in Africa.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo's largest city and over 100,000 people have fled

The M23 rebel group is advancing toward eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma

ABC News - Jan. 22

Solo Vacations: Group ‘Friend-Finding’ Trips Are Catching On

A growing number of tour operators are bringing individual travelers together for professionally planned trips with a new emphasis on making friends.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick

Editor's note: This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance the ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation

Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.

Politico - Jan. 21

Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Senate panel advances Trump OMB nominee

Senators advanced the nomination of Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President Trump’s next budget chief, on Monday, as Republicans are ramping up efforts to confirm the president’s nominees. ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

The Muslim group that doesn't fast or perform daily prayers

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Rights group accuses Congo's army and a rebel group of possible war crimes

Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.”

ABC News - Jan. 20

Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’

In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo

Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocities

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres

Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Cleveland's Justin Bibb to lead Democratic mayors group

WASHINGTON — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb will be the next head of the Democratic Mayors Association, succeeding Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.

NBC News - Jan. 17

UnitedHealth Group CEO defends company

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story UnitedHealth CEO blames drug companies for high costs In his first public remarks since the murder of a top ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill

The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.

ABC News - Jan. 16

Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 10 people in eastern Congo

At least 10 people were killed in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, a local official said Wednesday

ABC News - Jan. 15

Russian forces advance towards Dnipro region

Troops bypass urban warfare in Donetsk and push towards highway leading to Dnipropetrovsk

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES

Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness

ABC News - Jan. 10

BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...

The Hill - Jan. 9