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 ...
Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Wednesday, Netanyahu said in a ...
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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 ...
‘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 ...
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What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city?
Why is Goma important for the rebels? The city is a regional hub for trade, security and humanitarian efforts, and its airport is key for transporting supplies. Since 2021, Congo’s government ...
DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
In June last year, Rwanda's government spokesperson Yolande Makolo hit out about the presence of mercenaries in eastern DR ...
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...