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Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity

The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first rebellion in 2012.

Utah Public Radio · 22h

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

A Conflict in Congo

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

4don MSN

DR Congo: What you need to know about the conflict

The volatile situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a long history. Here's what you need to know.Surging violence ...

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma

Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing ...

Life After a Rebel Takeover

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.

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The Volcano Next Door

Nyiragongo is a two-mile-high volcano towering over the eastern edge of the Democratic Republic ... lava. In the middle, contained in a giant soup-bowl-shaped spatter cone, was a stunning ...

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