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Congo President and Rebel Chief Hold Peace Talks
Poverty and violence continue to plague nation as rebels gain and Congo President and rebel chief meet for talks
Congo Conflict Deepens as Neighbors Interfere in Violence
Rwanda defense minister is accused of being the “de facto” commander of rebellion as Congo conflict deepens once again
Former Congolese MP Imprisoned Following Allegations of Nationality Fraud
Worries over human rights and political repression as another important Congolese MP imprisoned
African Union Assumes Command of Hunt For Joseph Kony
Violent Warlord Still Causing Havoc Across Entire Region of Central Africa, as Command of Hunt For Joseph Kony Changes
Congolese Opposition Leader Makes Call For Peace
Disputed Election Comes During Time of Eastern Rebellion Warns Congolese Opposition Leader
Joseph Kony Continues Mass Child Abductions Regionally
Kony Continues Mass Child Abductions Routinely Forcing Children to Kill Parents and Family as Barbaric Warlord Flees Arrest From Global Force in Central Africa