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| Warlord Bosco Ntaganda Turns Himself In at US Embassy in Rwanda | |
Congo News Agency - March 18, 2013 | |
 | The US said on Monday that warlord Bosco Ntaganda has turned himself in at its embassy in Kigali and asked to be transferred to the International Criminal Court, where he is wanted on seven counts of war crimes and three counts of crimes against humanity. |
| Regional Leaders Sign DR Congo Peace Deal | |
VOA News - February 24, 2013 | |
 | Eleven African countries have signed a peace deal aimed at ending decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 11 signing countries are from the Great Lakes region and Southern Africa. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Region will likely lead to deploying an intervention brigade in the DRC. |
| DR Congo wants to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations | |
BBC Sport - February 15, 2013 | |
 | The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced its intention to bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. Despite having twice won the trophy, the vast country has never staged the continent's greatest sporting event. Nigeria said it would bid for the tournament last September, while Liberia, Kenya, Zambia and Algeria have also indicated a keenness. |
| DR Congo Out of Africa Cup of Nations After Draw With Mali | |
Fifa.com - January 28, 2013 | |
 | Knowing nothing short of a win today would see them through to the knockout stages, DR Congo came flying out of the traps and took the lead through Dieumerci Mbokani's penalty. But Samassa equalised in the 13th minute and while both sides had chances to win the match, they had to settle for a draw as Mali sealed their passage from Group B alongside Ghana. |
| DR Congo Draw Against Niger at Africa Cup of Nations | |
Congo News Agency - January 24, 2013 | |
 | DR Congo will have to win their last Group B match against Mali on Monday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Africa cup of nations. The Leopards were held to a goalless draw by Niger on Thursday in a game of missed opportunities. |
| DR Congo Come Back to Draw 2-2 With Ghana at Africa Cup of Nations | |
Congo News Agency - January 20, 2013 | |
 | DR Congo and Ghana put on a thrilling show on Sunday in their Group B opening match at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Leopards came from behind to draw 2-2 with the top-seeded Black Stars at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elisabeth. |
| Africa Cup of Nations 2013: DR Congo unified under Le Roy | |
BBC Sport - January 16, 2013 | |
 | The Democratic Republic of Congo might finally be able to recapture their former glories thanks to the unifying influence of their French coach Claude Le Roy. Recent success has been in short supply, with their best showing at the Nations Cup in recent years being a third-place finish in 1998. |
| Obama Tells Kagame to Stop Support for M23 Rebels in Eastern Congo | |
Congo News Agency - December 19, 2012 | |
 | U.S. President Barack Obama told Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday to stop all support for the M23 rebels wreaking havoc in eastern Congo. During a phone call, Mr. Obama warned Mr. Kagame that “any support to the rebel group M23 is inconsistent with Rwanda’s desire for stability and peace.” |
| International Criminal Court Acquits Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui | |
International Criminal Court - December 18, 2012 | |
 | The International Criminal Court acquitted Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui of the charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision was taken unanimously by the Chamber composed of Presiding Judge Bruno Cotte, Judge Fatoumata Dembele Diarra and Christine Van Den Wyngaert. Judge Van Den Wyngaert filed a concurring opinion. |
| U.S. Sanctions M23 Rebel Leaders | |
U.S. Department of the Treasury - December 18, 2012 | |
 | Baudoin Ngaruye and Innocent Kaina are being designated for their involvement in the recruitment and use of child soldiers in the conflict in the DRC and for being leaders of a group that is impeding the disarmament, repatriation, or resettlement of combatants. |
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