Democratic Republic of the Congo

M23 rebellion, Democratic Republic of Congo

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma

Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped.

YAHOO!News · 13h

DR Congo rebels vow to march all the way to capital

The rebel leader whose fighters have captured Goma, the biggest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has vowed to continue their offensive all the way to the capital, Kinshasa. Corneille Nangaa, who heads an alliance of rebel groups that includes the M23, said their ultimate aim was to topple President Félix Tshisekedi's government.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Congo President Vows ‘Resistance’ Over Rebel Seizure of Key City

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, speaking publicly for the first time since Rwandan-backed rebels seized the eastern city of Goma, said his government was preparing a response and warned of “unpredictable consequences” for the region.

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo

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U.S. calls for Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda to reach urgent cease-fire

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Rwanda Urges Ceasefire in Congo, Negotiations With Rebels, Foreign Minister Says

Rwanda, which diplomats say backs M23 fighters who seized Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo this week, called on Wednesday for a ceasefire across eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with the rebels while denying Rwandan troops were involved.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Angolan President Calls on Rwandan Troops to Leave Congo

Angolan President Joao Lourenco, who’s been mediating peace talks between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, called for the withdrawal of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels from the city of Goma and for Rwandan troops to leave Congolese territory.

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"Declaration of War": South Africa, Rwanda at Loggerheads Over DR Congo Crisis

There is a fresh tension in the Southern Africa bloc following the sound of war note between South Africa and Rwanda over the ...

In photos: Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions ...

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Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south

President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was ready for "confrontation" as he rejected criticism over his backing for M23 rebels who ...

The Economist17h

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 ...

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FACTBOX - What led to the escalation in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

M23 rebels captured the key city of Goma in the eastern DRC Monday, forcing thousands of civilians to flee in the latest in a ...

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Communities mobilize to end Guinea-worm disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

"It wasn't Guinea-worm disease. After receiving treatment, he was able to resume his life as a fisherman. I was very proud to have helped him." In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the elimination ...