Congo rebels reach centre of eastern city in major escalation
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Rwandan-backed rebels marched into the centre of east Congo's largest city on Monday, ...
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Dozens of Romanian mercenaries stranded in Congo amid rebel offensive
Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) issued a press release confirming that a group of Romanian citizens is stranded ...
Fear and Gunshots After Rwanda-Backed Rebels Claim Takeover of Eastern Congo's Largest City
Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city, Goma, woke up on Monday morning uncertain about who is in control of the city, ...
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M23: We have captured GOMA city
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic ...
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DRC has created a reserve force to fight the M23 – why this may backfire
After nearly three decades of warfare, armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seems only to ...
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Gunfire Erupts in Congo’s Goma Following Rebel Claim of Control Amid Ongoing Crisis
Heavy gunfire has erupted in Goma following rebel claims of control, sparking confusion and fears of escalating regional conflict.
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Explainer: Why is eastern Congo's M23 conflict escalating?
A three-year insurgency in Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich east has intensified since the start of this year, with M23 rebels seizing control of more territory than ever before and vowing ...
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Escalation possible after Goma falls to rebels
Goma, in North Kivu in eastern Congo, has fallen. The M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan forces, have claimed control of the town.
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga back from DRC, and will brief President Ramaphosa on the situation
The SANDF says Minister Angie Motshekga arrived from DRC on Saturday, and will brief President Ramaphosa on the situation.