Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region this week, pushing back against resistance from government troops backed by regional and UN intervention forces.
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
The UN says hundreds of people are wounded and that bodies are lying in the streets of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following an advance by M23 rebels on the key city The rebels' claim that they seized the airport has been confirmed by diplomatic and security sources UN experts and others have long accused neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23,
What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city? AP Explains
Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo were losing control of the key city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration.
What we know about the fighting in DR Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels say they’ve captured key city
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim to have taken over the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a battle with government forces and allies on Sunday. Gunshots were heard in the city on Sunday as thousands of residents fled to the city center to escape the chaos.
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Rebels appear to be edging closer to taking control of the key city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following reports that they had captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues.
News Wrap: Rebel group backed by Rwanda claims critical Congo city
In our news wrap Tuesday, a rebel group backed by Rwanda has claimed the critical Congo city of Goma, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting gender transition for anyone under the age of 19 and Oklahoma's Board of Education voted unanimously to require parents to provide proof of their child's immigration status when enrolling them in public schools.
Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy
Red Cross staff load bodies onto a lorry bound for the morgue of the hospital in the north of Goma.
As rebels cement rule of Goma, residents cope with life cut off from basic services
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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 ...
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responds to escalation of hostilities in Congo
Ukraine is deeply concerned about the escalation of hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rebels, ...
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.
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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 ...