Rwandan-backed rebels declare they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma, as their troops continue to claim more territory in the mineral rich region.

(SOUNDBITE OF WATER LAPPING) KATE BARTLETT, BYLINE: The Serena Hotel, Goma's five-star establishment, sits on picturesque Lake Kivu and is a favorite haunt of foreign correspondents, U.N. workers ...

The residents of the capital of North Kivu province, which fell into the hands of the M23 rebel group, backed by the Rwandan ...

Kigali — The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources.

Rwanda said Wednesday it had made its first oil discovery, with confirmation of 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which makes up part of its border with DR Congo. "The good news is that we have oil ...

Afghanistan’s Taliban government took over management of Kabul’s famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel statement said, a luxury property targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency.

The Afghan-German national did not disclose the value, but said the deal was signed after the expiration of the previous contract with the Serena hotel chain. The line of hotels, owned by the Aga ...