Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo, M23 rebellion

Rebels Fighting Congo Tighten Hold Around Eastern Trading Hub

M23 rebels tightened their stranglehold over key trading routes to the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after taking more towns Monday and Tuesday, Congo’s army said.

Anadolu Ajansi · 6h

Thousands displaced as rebels advance toward eastern Goma in Congo

Tutsi-led M23 rebel group claims to defend Tutsi interests against ethnic Hutu militias whose leaders are linked to genocide of Tutsi in Rwanda - Anadolu Ajansı

The New York Times · 6h

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.

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Advancing M23 Fighters In DR Congo Aided By Rwanda Backing, Army Weakness

The M23 armed group has seized further territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and on Thursday was ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Nearly 120,000 children displaced in eastern DR Congo since the start of 2025, NGO reports

Jan 22 (EFE/EPA) – The NGO Save the Children reported on Wednesday that nearly 120,000 children have been forced to flee ...

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Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the key eastern trading town of Minova, ...

UN Chief Condemns New Offensive By DR Congo Rebels

The United Nations chief voiced alarm Thursday over a new offensive launched by rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, who are threatening to take a key regional city.

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Panic spreads in eastern Congo’s largest city as rebels battling the army close in on Goma

Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army. Many civilians have been wounded in the crossfire, stretching the main hospital.