Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma and Rwanda

Mass prison break in Democratic Republic of Congo after rebels seize city of Goma
Thousands of prisoners in the eastern Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) city of Goma escaped in a mass jail break on Monday as Rwanda-backed rebels said they had captured the strategic city.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo capture 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.
Democratic Republic of Congo: M23 rebels claim Goma control
M23 rebels backed by Rwanda claim to have taken control of Goma – the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The government says the Rwandan army is also in Goma. It urged residents to stay at home, amid reports of mass panic and hundreds of thousands fleeing the city.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claim major Congolese city, which Congo calls a ‘declaration of war’
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma.
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 key eastern city of Goma.
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 sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance.
Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo say they have taken key city of Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion. At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DRC have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels,
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,
Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
Katanty, Yassin Kombi and Stanis Bujakera GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo's largest city Goma on Monday, and the U.N. said they were supported by at least some regular Rwandan troops,
Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict
The M23 rebel group, which has taken control of large parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent years ...
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Fighting rages in Congo’s Goma after militia, Rwandan troops enter city
The latest fighting has intensified a humanitarian crisis, displacing more than 400,000 people since the start of the year, ...
Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they've captured the key city of Goma
Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, woke up on Monday morning afraid and uncertain about who was in control of ...
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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 ...
DR Congo updates: UN chief urges Rwanda to pull back troops
The UN chief Antonio Guterres said Rwanda was backing M23 rebels as they advance towards the city of Goma in the Democratic ...