Congo officials claim that a rebel group is tied to the Islamic State. That could backfire.
A local armed group claimed responsibility for recent attacks.
5 things to know about the instability in eastern Congo
Young Congolese want the government to step up against the increasing militant violence.
A closer look at Congo’s Islamist rebels
Claims about links to the Islamic State may hamper civilian protection
Why this strain of Ebola will be far more difficult to stop
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U.N. peacekeepers were killed in Congo. Here’s what we know.
[caption id="attachment_67135" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Armed groups on Thursday attacked this
There is new violence in Western Uganda. Here’s why.
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Jihadis in Congo? Probably not.
[caption id="attachment_46830" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Congolese soldier from the Armed
New insights on Congo's Islamist rebels
[caption id="attachment_21474" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A file photo taken on May
New insights on Congo’s Islamist rebels
[caption id="attachment_21474" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A file photo taken on May
An 'LRA for Everyone?' Constructing knowledge of rebel groups.
[caption id="attachment_19165" align="aligncenter" width="620"] In this Nov. 12, 2006, photo,
An ‘LRA for Everyone?’ Constructing knowledge of rebel groups.
[caption id="attachment_19165" align="aligncenter" width="620"] In this Nov. 12, 2006, photo,