Missed August 18 deadline sparks fears of renewed fighting in eastern DRC despite Qatari-led mediation Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group failed to produce a final agreement by Monday’s self-imposed deadline, raising fears that fragile progress toward ending hostilities in the eastern region could unravel. The […]
M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, launched an attack in eastern Congo last week and abducted at least 130 sick and injured patients from two hospitals in Goma, the United Nations reported on Monday. The rebels targeted CBCA Ndosho Hospital and Heal Africa Hospital on the night of February 28, taking 116 and 15 patients, […]
One week after M23 rebels seized control of Goma, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), life in the region is showing signs of cautious recovery. The city, long at the heart of the M23 DRC conflict, saw widespread chaos as looting and lawlessness gripped the area. Armed groups and desperate […]
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically, as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, sparking fierce resistance from both Congolese army forces and pro-government militias. This marks the most significant intensification of the conflict in more than a decade, with the city now caught […]
Gunfire erupted in the streets of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, early this morning, following claims by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels that they had seized control of the strategic city. The sound of shots reverberated through parts of the city, adding to the rising tension in the region, which has already seen thousands of […]