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Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma

Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control

Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more territory in the country’s conflict-battered east.

Reuters · 6h

Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south

Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where rebels his government backs have seized its largest city, saying Kigali is prepared for "confrontation" if necessary.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma after violent clashes

After a lightning offensive, M23 rebels now control Goma, a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Goma, Congo

Reuters · 20h

DR Congo: What is happening in Goma and why are M23 rebels fighting?

Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

The Citizen on MSN · 1d

Fighting rages in Congo's Goma while embassies attacked in capital

Dead bodies lay in the streets, gunfire rang out and hospitals were overwhelmed in east Congo's largest city on Tuesday, as M23 rebels backed by Rwanda faced pockets of resistance from army and pro-government militias.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 1d

DR Congo violence: Fighting continues in Goma

Fighting rages in Goma as the M23 armed group and Rwandan soldiers take control of the eastern DR Congo city. White House rescinds federal funds freeze memo Dave Ramsey shares blunt words on retirement,

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DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed to restore government authority in the east, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels ...

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Residents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover

Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, say they are gripped by fear as ...

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 ...

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Romanian mercenaries evacuated from Congo after threats from advancing rebels

A group of Romanian citizens stranded in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo due to military conflict has been successfully evacuated from the country, but not before some of ...

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What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city? AP Explains

Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo were losing control of the key city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed ...

The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo

Rwanda's ally Uganda, unhappy about another rebel group in DR Congo that threatens its security, has also been accused of ...

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Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets

Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma ...

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What is happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GOMA? After entering Goma on Monday night, the rebels faced pockets of resistance, particularly around ...

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