DRC rebels take eastern city of Goma – why it matters and what could happen next
The M23 rebel group have captured the city of Goma in the eastern DRC in a major escalation of a drawn-out conflict.
Rwandan-backed rebels have seized another city in eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed rebels are gaining ground in eastern Congo despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week
Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo sought to reassure its residents on Thursday, holding a rally at the city stadium and promising safety and stability in Goma under the their administration.
Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says
Nearly three thousand people have been killed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the United Nations, after the provincial capital was captured by rebels following days of fierce fighting with the Congolese army.
East Congo city of Goma rushes to bury bodies after rebel offensive
Over 2,000 bodies require burial in Goma after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the Democratic Republic of Congo city last week, inflaming a decade-old conflict and humanitarian crisis, Congo's communications minister Patrick Muyaya said late on Monday.
Ceasefire in east DRC appears to crumble as rebels take another town
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of a mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, eight sources said on Wednesday, in an apparent violation of a unilateral ceasefire they declared this week.
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Catholic leader highlights desperation as eastern DRC war intensifies
As the situation gets worse in the DR Congo, the Director of Communication at Caritas Butembo-Beni has decried the ...
Crisis in the DRC: In Goma with the victims of the war between the M23 and the Congolese army
Between 700,000 and 1 million people are living in refugee camps around the capital of North Kivu. Their critical situation ...
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DRC conflict: Goma Call for Peace campaign launches in Cape Town
The campaign calls for peace in war-torn countries and aims at raising awareness about the ongoing war in the Democratic ...
Goma under siege: Congolese nationals rally for peace and accountability
Congolese nationals in Cape Town march to Parliament, demanding peace and accountability following the recent seizure of Goma by M23 and Rwandan forces.
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Tense calm, fears for the future in DRC’s Goma a week after M23 takeover
Tens of thousands of IDPs are leaving and routine is tentatively returning, as residents hope for peace despite crisis.
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M23 rebels take another town in eastern Congo despite ceasefire
Congolese M23 rebels are seen as they withdraw from the 3 antennes location in Kibumba, near Goma, North Kivu Province of the ...
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The war in eastern DRC
Behind the intrigue of South Africa and Tanzania’s role ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | A terse exchange between South African ...
Ceasefire in east Congo appears to crumble as rebels take another town
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized control of a mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, ...
M23 rebels settle in DRC's Sake, but residents aren't returning
While Goma has fallen into the hands of the rebel group and the Rwandan army, Sake, just a few kilometers away, remains ...
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Fall of DRC’s Goma: Urgent action needed to avert a regional war
East African leaders are planning a presidential summit to try to resolve the crisis. Kenyan President Ruto announced that ...
Decoding The DRC Crisis: The M23 Rebellion And Its Historical Roots
Goma in Eastern DRC was captured by the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda. This swift takeover highlights significant issues ...