1 day ago · The M23 and Rwandan forces are not stopping at Goma. They are moving rapidly southwest towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, which is held by a mixed force of FARDC and militia auxiliaries known as Wazalendo (meaning ‘patriots’). Its fall would cement the government’s loss of eastern DRC.

4 days ago · DRC’s Rural Development Minister Muhindo Nzangi said the Congolese army controlled 80 percent of Goma, with Rwandan troops either on the city’s outskirts or back across the border.

1 day ago · The bloody conflict in the eastern DRC took a dramatic turn this week when Kigali-backed fighters from the M23 claimed to take control of Goma in North Kivu province before advancing southwards in ...

Goma is the capital and largest city of the North Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu and shares borders with Bukumu Chiefdom to the north, Rwanda to the east and Masisi Territory to the west.

5 days ago · After a rapid advance in the region, fighters from the M23 rebel group have captured almost all of Goma – a major city of more than a million people in the east of DR Congo.

5 days ago · The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in the east of the country — including the Rwandan-backed M23 fighters, the Rwandan and Congolese armies, and their allies — to prioritize the protection of civilians in the aftermath of the recent fighting in Goma, […]

With its vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and rich history, Goma is a must-visit destination for those looking to explore the DRC. Here are the top 20 places to see in Goma. 1. Mount Nyiragongo: This active volcano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Goma.

WCS is working to save DR Congo’s unique and spectacular biodiversity by crafting science-based solutions and implementing actions that benefit nature and local communities. DRC harbors more than 50% of Africa’s most intact tropical forests and is the most biologically rich country in the continent.

Nov 17, 2022 · Sandwiched between Lake Kivu in the south, the Rwandan border in the east, volcanoes and Virunga national park in the north, Goma is central to the Democratic Republic of Congo's natural riches and bloodshed. The area has significant tourism potential, boasting lakes, volcanoes and mountain gorillas, the main attraction of Virunga national park.

Jul 1, 2019 · From the top of the hill, the view embraces the suburbs of Goma below. Obviously, the city continues to expand. We think of the beautiful surrounding nature, the Virunga National Park, all the various complex problems facing the Eastern DRC …