Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwandan-backed rebels enter key city in eastern DR Congo

Scores of residents cheered on the M23 rebels in Bukavu as they walked and drove around the city centre on Sunday morning.

16 February 2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo

The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages.

12 February 2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rebels move deeper into eastern DR Congo as UN says hundreds killed

Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said on Friday.

1 February 2025

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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

30 January 2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

M23 rebels force Romanian mercenaries to retreat to Rwanda

The Romanian soldiers were contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to stop the rebel advance.

29 January 2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo foreign minister calls for UN action as rebels take over Goma

Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.

29 January 2025

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Watch: Charity hosts Christmas event in Congo for displaced children

Congolese organisation "Un Jour Nouveau" (A New Day) is celebrating Christmas with children forced to flee war.

25 December 2022