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Fighting stalls in east Congo

Fighting stalls in east Congo as troops push back Rwanda-backed rebels

A major offensive by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in east Democratic Republic of Congo appeared to have stalled on Saturday after the army took back some ground, two civil society sources and a local official said.

The Washington Post · 2d

Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma after violent clashes

After a lightning offensive, M23 rebels now control Goma, a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Gazette · 2d

Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where rebels his government backs have seized its largest city, saying Kigali is prepared for "confrontation" if necessary.

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Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march

Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old advance that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

devdiscourse · 1d

Regional Tensions Surge as Burundi Faces Off Against M23 Rebels

Burundi and Rwanda are embroiled in escalating tensions in eastern Congo, as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance. Burundi, supporting Congo's army, could exacerbate ethnic conflicts with their deployment.

France 24 on MSN · 1d

M23 rebels try to expand control in DR Congo

The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in Eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in south Kivu province. The Rwandan backed rebel group reportedly face little resistance. Meanwhile East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

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DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns

The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's ...

New Vision on MSN5h

Burundi warns DRC fighting can spark regional war

The Rwanda-backed M23 group has wrested control of Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is pushing southwards.

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Fighting in Congo can lead to a regional war: Burundi President Ndayishimiye

Rwanda-backed M23 advances in DR Congo, sparking fears of regional war and public health crisis, Africa CDC warns.

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DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, ...

Dhaka Tribune4d

DR Congo and Rwanda fraught: ties with decades-old roots

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have broken off diplomatic ties after an escalation in fighting in eastern Congo ...

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