M23 rebellion, Democratic Republic of Congo

A rebel group is advancing on eastern Congo’s largest city and over 100,000 people have fled
The M23 rebel group is advancing toward eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma. The United Nations says this has displaced over 178,000 people in the past two weeks.
Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route
The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local governor and a rebel leader said on Tuesday as the army reported fighting on all fronts.
Congo's M23 Rebels Seize Eastern Town of Minova
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels have seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a rebel spokesperson and the provincial governor said on Tuesday.
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.
People flee in overcrowded boats as Congo rebels seize town
People fleeing renewed fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo disembarked from overcrowded boats in Goma on Wednesday, seeking refuge after M23 rebels seized a main supply route for the provincial capital.
M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern Congo
M23 rebels have captured Minova, an important supply route to Goma, escalating tensions in eastern Congo. The South Kivu provincial governor, Jean-Jacques Purusi, confirmed that Minova and other key towns,
Fear abounds as M23 fighters close in on DR Congo's Goma
Luggage on their backs, they trudged all Wednesday morning along the road leading to downtown Goma, fleeing the advancing ...
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Angola: President of the Republic Returns to the Country From Congo
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, arrived in the country's capital in the early afternoon, coming from Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, where he made a 48-hour working visit.
Rights group accuses Congo’s army and a rebel group of possible war crimes
Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely ...
Updated Foreign Office travel advice in list of over 50 countries to avoid
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for 2025, with warnings about 54 ...
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Angola and France to Sign €430m in Contracts During Lourenço State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenço for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to ...
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Kamoa-Kakula: Ivanhoe Mines Could Start Importing Power from Angola by 2030
Angola plans to sell its surplus electricity supply, 2 GW, to its neighbors the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, as these countries struggle to meet their demands with their domestic ...
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CHAN: Home-based Eagles to face Senegal, Sudan, Congo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria team B have been drawn in Group D alongside Senegal, Sudan, and Congo Brazzaville for the ...
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CHAN 2024: Nigeria To Battle Senegal, Congo, Sudan In Group Stage
Super Eagles Team B will be up against Senegal, Sudan and the Republic of Congo in Group D of the 2024 African Nations ...
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Rwandan-backed armed group and Congolese army must stop using explosive weapons in densely populated areas
The M23 and FARDC, as well as their allies such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the DRC, the Rwanda Defence Force and the myriad militia allied to the Congolese army, ...