Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo's mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces.
Why rebels have seized two cities in troubled Congo
Why rebels have seized two cities in troubled Congo - Here’s how we got here, and whether this could escalate further
Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport
The capture of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under the M23's control since the latest insurgency started in 2022 and deal a further blow to Kinshasa's authority in the east.
M23 Rebels Enter Centre of Strategic City Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels were seen in the centre of eastern Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, on Sunday, said a local official, a security source and five eyewitnesses, as a spokesperson for the militia told Reuters: "we are there".
M23 rebels march through Bukavu, eastern Congo to cheers from some civilians
M23 rebels march through the centre of eastern Congo’s second largest city early Sunday as some onlookers cheer their arrival.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advanced on Sunday into the centre of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, meeting little resistance from government troops, witnesses and the armed group said,
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport in advance towards Bukavu
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo have claimed that they have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance towards Bukavu city
DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu
The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.
Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu,
Smoke seen after Congo prison break as M23 rebels enter Bukavu
Smoke is seen rising from a prison after a breakout as M23 rebels enter east Congo's second largest city ::Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo ::The Congolese government confirmed rebels were in Bukavu and accused Rwandan troops of also entering the city.
Congo's Tshisekedi to Participate in Regional Summit on Eastern Congo Conflict, Spokesperson Says
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M23 integrates Congolese government soldiers into its ranks
The AFC/M23 rebel group has decided to integrate into its ranks hundreds of government soldiers who surrendered after the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province in late January, according to ...
Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion
Rwanda-backed rebels have reached the center of east Congo’s second-largest city, Bukavu, and taken control of the South Kivu province administrative office ...
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Museveni: Tshisekedi must have dialogue with M23
President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his stand that direct talks between President Felix Tshisekedi and all is opponents ...
Rwanda's Kagame to meet Congo's Tshisekedi for talks over M23 rebels, DRC conflict
Regional leaders of eight East African Community (EAC) countries, and the 16-member South African Development Community (SADC ...
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President Tshisekedi joins EAC and SADC Summit virtually amid rising tensions in eastern DRC
Tshisekedi's virtual participation marks a departure from previous in-person engagements, raising questions about the DRC's ...
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Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi meet in Tanzania summit over Goma conflict
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi joined a summit in Tanzania on Saturday where ...
DR Congo: Rwanda-backed M23 Rally in Goma as Tshisekedi, Kagame to Attend Summit | Firstpost Africa
Rwanda-backed M23 Rally in Goma as Tshisekedi, Kagame to Attend Summit | Firstpost Africa In DR Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 ...
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UN chief warns against regional war over DR Congo at Africa summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday demanded the Democratic Republic of Congo's "territorial integrity" be respected and a ...
Calls grow for Congo to resolve conflict through dialogue
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has bemoaned inaction by the international community to end the fighting in the volatile eastern region. Experts, however, urge a local-driven process to find ...