Goma City Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebellion

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.

KNPR · 23h

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.

Sky · 5d

Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo say they have taken key city of Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion. At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DRC have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels,

WBUR · 1d

Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo escalates

The humanitarian situation in the area continues to worsen and South Africa took a shot at Rwanda for its perceived complicity in the death of South African peacekeepers in the area.

3don MSN

Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, say they are gripped by fear as ...

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 ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Peacekeeping troops from the UN Stabilization Mission patrol the streets of Goma

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo - January 31, 2025 Peacekeeping troops from the United Nations Stabilization Mission ...

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.

4don MSN

‘No safe place to go to from Goma’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city

Bodies are lying on the streets. Medical staff in overwhelmed hospitals are treating hundreds of wounded civilians against ...

The Economist2d

The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo

The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo

The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom ...

5don MSN

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo capture city of Goma

M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were reported to have taken the key eastern city of Goma in fierce fighting ...

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

The Tutsi-led rebels have seized Goma, the largest city in east Congo and capital of North Kivu province, which is home to ...

The Citizen on MSN1d

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south

Nairobi. As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and ...

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