As rebels cement rule of Goma, residents cope with life cut off from basic services
On the shores of Lake Kivu, Goma residents were busy filling up plastic jerrycans with lake water. Less than a week since ...
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
Missiles are flying above civilians' homes as fighters fire heavy artillery in Goma's city centre, an International Committee ...
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People in combat fatigues massed in Goma stadium after rebel takeover
Hundreds of people in combat fatigues massed at Goma's Stade de l'Unité after M23 tells disarmed soldiers to report to stadium. Video credit: Social media.
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
The Rwanda-backed M23 group is one of about 100 armed factions vying for a foothold in eastern Congo in one of Africa’s ...
M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
The United Nations says Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma including its ...
Lawsuit says Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine
Russian prosecutors are seeking to recover nearly $33 million of funds that they say were allocated for the defence of the ...
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.
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Residents greeted the arrival of Rwanda-backed rebels with trepidation, some staying indoors and others coming out to cheer ...