The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (French: Forces armées de la république démocratique du Congo [FARDC]) is the state organisation responsible for defending the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The FARDC was rebuilt patchily as part of the peace process which followed the end of the Second Congo War in July 2003.

1 day ago · Read our explainer on UN peacekeeping history in DRC, dating back to 1960, here. ... including the prime minister and the leaders of the army and police. A joint government-MONUSCO group has also been established to coordinate on various issues, including in the security, human rights, humanitarian and communications spheres as well as the ...

Jan 25, 2025 · M23, or the March 23 Movement, is an armed group that broke away from the DRC army more than 10 years ago. Since its resurgence in 2022, the group has continued to gain ground in the eastern DRC.

Jan 27, 2025 · In a statement posted on X, DRC government’s spokesman Patrick Muyaya confirmed the presence of Rwandan army in Goma. “The government continues to work to avoid carnage and loss of human life ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The DRC has been rocked by conflict for more than 30 years since ... The armed group quickly gained power in 2012 and seized the city of Goma but was expelled by the Congolese army and UN forces ...

Jan 27, 2025 · The army reserve may be read as the latest attempt at solving the decades-old problem of getting rid of the many armed groups in eastern DRC, this time by bringing them into the fold of the state ...

Jan 29, 2025 · In early 2025, fighting between Congolese security forces and militant groups led by M23 escalated rapidly, culminating in M23’s capture of Goma, the regional hub of the Eastern Democratic Republic...

The Land Forces (French: Forces Terrestres), also called the Congolese Army, are the land warfare component and the largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC).

Comprised of land, air, and naval forces, the FARDC plays a vital role in maintaining internal security, combating insurgencies, and supporting humanitarian efforts. The army is committed to professionalizing its ranks, modernizing its equipment, and enhancing its operational capabilities to ensure the safety and stability of the DRC.

May 19, 2024 · Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardise the over $1 billion of aid it receives every year. A spokeswoman for...