Democratic Republic of Congo conflict
The rapidly evolving war in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified since December 2024, displacing hundreds of thousands of people
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize second major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Congo River Alliance, a group of rebel outfits including the Rwandan-backed M23, said its fighters "decided to assist the population of Bukavu" in addressing its security challenges under the "old regime".
War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: M23 rebels call on the population of Goma for a rally
February 06, 2025 The rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) have called on the population of Goma, located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to rally at the Unity Stadium, following the appointment of Joseph Bahati Musanga as the new governor of the province of North Kivu.
Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who in late January captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, have since been advancing around one of Africa's great lakes, Lake Kivu, towards the second-biggest city in the area,
Rwandan-backed rebels take over second city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over a second city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they continue to seize territory under the watching and passive eyes of the international community.
Eyewitness footage shows M23 rebels in center of Congo's Bukavu
Eyewitness footage shows M23 rebels in the center of the DR Congo’s strategic eastern city of Bukavu:: Given as:: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of CongoThe fall of Bukavu, if confirmed, would represent the most significant expansion of territory under the M23's control since the latest insurgency started in 2022.
Smoke seen after Congo prison break as M23 rebels enter Bukavu
Smoke was seen rising from a prison in Bukavu on Sunday (February 16), a day after a breakout, as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced into the center of the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 armed rebels enter DR Congo's Bukavu
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have advanced to the outskirts of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern region. Scenes of looting and lawlessness unfolded, with a World Food Program warehouse being raided.
UN chief urges dialogue as M23 rebels enter Congo's Bukavu
General António Guterres urges for dialogue between warring parties in Congo's east''In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congolese people have been suffering yet again from a brutal cycle of violence,
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Residents Cheer As Rebels Enter DRC City
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu took to the streets to cheer as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance. The Congolese army confirmed on Friday that M23 fighters had taken control of the city and that their troops had pulled back with their equipment.
One Lake, Two Worlds: Jet-Skis in Rwanda. Bodies Ashore in Congo.
The Rwandan shore of Lake Kivu offers leisure and relaxation. Across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the same ...
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M23 troops advance into DR Congo's second city as UK warns of escalation
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, witnesses said, as the British government warned the advance risks ...
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DR Congo conflict advances as UN warns of regional escalation
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, as the ...
‘Days of Mass Burials Ahead’ as Congo Mourns Its Dead in Goma
Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the ...