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Cut off from Goma by front line, prices soar in DR Congo city

The still waters of Lake Kivu stretch all the way to the horizon, undisturbed by the turbulence raging on its shores. Both have banned boats, fearing a surprise attack on the water.

The Conversation · 2d

DRC rebels take eastern city of Goma – why it matters and what could happen next

The M23 rebel group have captured the city of Goma in the eastern DRC in a major escalation of a drawn-out conflict.

Forbes · 4d

Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Goma And Advance Further Into Eastern DRC

United Nations agencies called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between

Goma, Congo

The New York Times · 17h

‘Days of Mass Burials Ahead’ as Congo Mourns Its Dead in Goma

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the Central African country in decades.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Congo to Seek UN Investigation Into 'Mass Violations' in Goma

A man stands in front of a gas station office that was hit by light and heavy weapons during the fighting in the town that led to the fall of Goma to the M23 rebels, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,

Reuters · 1d

As Goma ceasefire largely holds, Congo rushes to bury bodies from rebel offensive

Rebels in eastern Congo's largest city, Goma, began a ceasefire on Tuesday and people rushed to bury some 2,000 victims of last week's battles for the city as they feared the spread of disease.

Africanews English on MSN16m

M23's grip on Goma: a community meeting marks a turning point

A few days after the M23 rebels took control of Goma, the movement held its first public meeting on Thursday.

Anadolu Ajansi10h

Humanitarian situation in Goma remains dire despite ceasefire

M23 claims its fight is driven by grievances about alleged discrimination against Tutsi communities in the region - Anadolu ...

thenewhumanitarian3d

Goma capture sparks fears of deeper regional conflict as Rwanda-backed rebels push south

Kenyan President William Ruto, the East African Community (EAC) chair, convened a virtual summit on 29 January to discuss the ...

independent.co.ug4h

M23 appoints new Mayor of Goma

The March 23 Movement (M23) has appointed Mukadisi Niragire Hélène as the Mayor of Goma Commune in North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement signed by Bertrand Bisimwa, ...

Families search for their loved ones in Goma morgue

Outside the morgue at Goma’s North Kivu Provincial Hospital on Monday, Red Cross workers piled bodies into a large truck.

Newsday5d

Congolese army fights to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people

GOMA, Congo — A weakened Congolese military fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. said were moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region's largest city and ...

The Associated Press on MSN12d

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 ...

11h

Fighting resumes in DRC's South Kivu ahead of crisis talks

Congolese authorities said its troops and its allies clashed with the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwandan soldiers, in the ...

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