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Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma

Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels asserted their control over east Congo's largest city Goma on Thursday by calling on residents to resume normal life, even as the group clashed with Congolese troops as they tried to take more territory.

Associated Press · 4d

Peacekeepers’ vehicle burns near Goma as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city

M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma, which has around 2 million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Congo’s Leader Calls for Massive Military Mobilization as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Expand Their Control

Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more territory in the country’s conflict-battered east

Rwanda, South Africa

The Star · 1h

South Africa, Rwanda go head-to-head over DRC war

Kagame hit back, accusing South Africa of being part of a "belligerent force" involved in "offensive combat operations"

The Financial Times · 4h

South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault

Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive

The Observer · 9h

DRC: Rwanda president Kagame dares South African military

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has warned South Africa that although Rwanda prefers peace, it will, without doubt, respond to any “confrontation” from any force that threatens its sovereignty or defence forces.

Having seized Goma, Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern

When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to immediately withdraw. Instead, ...

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Congo Losses Expose Limit of South Africa's Diplomatic Ambitions

In Democratic Republic of Congo this week, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized Goma, the country's largest eastern city. A force ...

The Economist3h

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 ...

The Africa Report4h

Kagame threatens South Africa’s Ramaphosa over DRC intervention

They may be on opposite sides of the Congolese battlefield only by proxy, but Pretoria and Kigali are now trading undiplomatic warnings. The war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is also ...

Anadolu Ajansi11h

African bloc urges DR Congo to directly engage with M23 to resolve conflict in Goma

East African Community holds special virtual summit, skipped by DR Congo’s president, to discuss Goma crisis - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Mail & Guardian17h

Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda ...

Times LIVE1d

WATCH | Scenes of mayhem in DRC after M3 rebel attack in Goma

A series of videos show that the fight to protect Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Congolese forces and ...

allAfrica.com on MSN1d

South Africa: SANDF Members Killed in Rebel Attack Near Goma Airport

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic ...

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