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Rebels claim Goma takeover

Rebels Claim Capture of Congo's Key City Goma Amid Panic

M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, claimed control of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, early Monday. This development comes as the Congolese government cut diplomatic ties with Rwanda, with Congolese spokesman Patrick Muyaya calling the situation a "declaration of war.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma

Thousands fled the city of Goma on Monday as fighting raged between Congolese forces and rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda, who claimed to have captured eastern Congo’s largest regional hub.

dw · 9h

Congo-Rwanda border shut as M23 rebels claim Goma capture

Heavy artillery fire could be heard in Goma on Monday, hours after Rwandan troops and fighters from the M23 rebel group entered the capital of North Kivu Province. The UN has warned of a looming crisis.

Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma

AFP on MSN · 9m

Rwanda, DR Congo leaders in crisis summit as Goma's fate hangs in balance

The president of crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo was set to meet his Rwandan counterpart at an emergency summit on Wednesday, as fighters backed by Kigali appeared on the brink of seizing the key city of Goma.

Voice of America · 1d

Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as rebels take Goma, Kenya's leader says

The apparent takeover of Goma, a city of about 2 million, has prompted fears of further violence and mass displacement

San Francisco Examiner · 1d

Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as Kenya pushes peace talks

Gunfire broke out before dawn Monday in the centre of the besieged Congolese city of Goma, after the Democratic Republic of Congo accused neighbouring Rwanda of sending more troops across

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Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front ...

The Africa Report17h

M23 attack on Goma: Who are FARDC’s allies on the ground?

Since the M23 rebels and Rwandan soldiers launched a large-scale offensive in the key eastern DRC city of Goma on 23 January, ...

amnesty.ca12h

DRC: Warring parties must prioritize civilian protection and humanitarian access in Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the ...

independent.co.ug9h

Trucks stuck at Chanika border after M23 take Goma City

More than 100 trucks heading to Goma city in North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are stuck at the ...

New Vision on MSN22h

Fleeing Congolese soldiers arrive from Goma by boat

AFPWeapon-toting Congolese soldiers arrived Monday in Bukavu, fleeing Goma on the other side of Lake Kivu by boat after M23 fighters and alleged Rwandan forces entered the main city in DR Congo's ...

Mining Weekly23h

Alphamin slumps after rebels take Goma

Alphamin Resources shares fell the most in nine years after Rwanda-backed rebels overran the eastern Congolese city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province where the company’s tin mines are ...

DR Congo conflict: At least 17 killed, over 360 wounded in fierce clashes in Goma

Fighting has intensified in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have captured key towns and are advancing towards ...

Watch: Escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma

Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

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