Congo's students face exams amid rebel occupation

The latest news on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite ongoing insecurity in eastern Congo, we now know that thousands of students sat for national exams this week in areas under M23 rebel control.

The effort involved complex coordination between Kinshasa and insurgent leaders, who allowed educational authorities to deliver materials safely. While tensions persist, both sides appear to have stablished a fragile collaboration and prioritized academic continuity.