The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east say they have withdrawn from planned peace talks ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo's government will participate in ... Associated Press writer Lorne Cook in Brussels, Belgium contributed to this report.

tungsten and tantalum — from the Congo, and thereby funding violent groups. Lawyers representing the Republic first asked Tim Cook and Apple's French subsidiary for a response, then in December ...