Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Goma

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo capture city of Goma
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were reported to have taken the key eastern city of Goma in fierce fighting with government forces that sent streams of refugees fleeing area communities.
What is the fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo about - and is Rwanda invading?
Rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma in the DRC, as the decades-long conflict becomes even more volatile. Sky News takes a look at what's going on.
Congolese, Rwanda Troops Firing at Each Other Across Border in Goma, U.N. Sources Say
Troops from Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have been firing at each other across their shared border in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, where Rwandan-backed rebels launched an offensive,
France condemns Rwanda's action in Democratic Republic of Congo
France expresses its solidarity regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo and condemns actions by Rwanda in the country, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday. "France strongly condemns the offensive led by the M23,
Five Civilians Killed In Rwanda Town Near DR Congo Border: Rwandan Army
Five civilians were killed and 25 seriously wounded in Rwanda just across the border from the besieged Congolese regional capital Goma, Rwanda's army told AFP Monday.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Members of DR Congo army surrender after crossing the border into Rwanda
January 27, 2025 The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said Monday that the “Rwandan Army” is in the strategic Congolese city of Goma (northeast), taken by the rebel group Mar. 23 Movement (M23),
DR Congo says Rwanda army in Goma
Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya said Kinshasa wanted to prevent "carnage," with Rwanda's forces in the east of the country. "The government continues to work toward preventing carnage and loss of life in light of Rwanda's clear intentions,
Border Closed Between Rwanda And DR Congo Near Goma
The border between Rwanda and DR Congo near the besieged city of Goma was closed on Monday, a European consulate source and witnesses said, hours after militia fighters and Rwandan troops entered the eastern Congolese regional capital.
Rwanda's Border Posts With DR Congo Remain Open-Mukuralinda
The government has reaffirmed that its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) remain open, despite ongoing heavy fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group near the Rwandan border.
Mass prison break in Democratic Republic of Congo after rebels seize city of Goma
Fleeing prisoners streamed from the torched jail as Rwanda-backed rebels claim they have captured the strategic city ...
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo
The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom ...
Rebels enter centre of Congo's Goma after claiming capture of city
Congolese M23 rebels entered the centre of the eastern city of Goma on Monday, two witnesses said, hours after they claimed ...
Fear and gunshots after Rwanda-backed rebels claim takeover of eastern Congo’s largest city
Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the ...
They Fled a Rebel Advance. Then the Rebels Marched on Their Refuge.
People who fled M23 rebels around Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have found themselves with nowhere left ...
Congo rebels say they've seized major city Goma as thousands flee
STORY: Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's largest city on Monday, according to ...
Shooting rings out in Congo's Goma after rebels claim city
Gunfire rang out early on Monday across parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, hours after Rwanda-backed rebels ...
Mpox vaccines from Japan arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Japan has sent the Democratic Republic of the Congo 50,000 doses of a vaccine against mpox, previously known as monkeypox.
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Who are M23 rebels? What led to the insurgency in east Democratic Republic of Congo
An insurgency led by the M23 rebels in the east Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated and they have taken control of the ...
Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front ...