Thousands uprooted as Congo M23 rebels near Goma in major advance
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012.
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Crisis in Congo: M23 Rebel Advance Alters Eastern DRC Landscape
The M23 rebel group's aggressive advance into the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced thousands, threatening areas like Goma. The rebel force has gained control of key mining territories,
Advancing M23 Fighters In DR Congo Aided By Rwanda Backing, Army Weakness
The M23 armed group has seized further territory in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and on Thursday was continuing to tighten its grip on provincial capital Goma, which is almost surrounded by fighting.
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Angola Aims for UN Security Council Support On DRC Issue
Angola urged on Tuesday, Jan 21, in New York, the members of the United Nations Security Council to maintain firm support for the Luanda Process that aims to ease political tension between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in order to achieve peace in the region.
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Angola: Governor Finds Out About Cross-Border Trade
Norte, Filomena Miza, works Wednesday, Jan 22, on the border of Chissanda (Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo), to learn about trade, border security and epidemiological measures to combat Cholera.
Panic spreads in eastern Congo’s largest city as rebels battling the army close in on Goma
Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army. Many civilians have been wounded in the crossfire, stretching the main hospital.
Updated Foreign Office travel advice in list of over 50 countries to avoid
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Congo rebels seize eastern town on critical supply route
The M23 rebel group in Democratic Republic of Congo has seized the eastern town of Minova, a main supply route for the provincial capital Goma, a local governor and a rebel leader said on Tuesday as the army reported fighting on all fronts.
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Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Angolan President Joao Lourenço for a two-day state visit starting Thursday to strengthen political, cultural, and economic ties.
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CHAN 2024: Nigeria To Battle Senegal, Congo, Sudan In Group Stage
Super Eagles Team B will be up against Senegal, Sudan and the Republic of Congo in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which has now been
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Parliament condemns death sentences in DR of the Congo and violations of the right to a fair trial
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution by a show of hands regarding the respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) strongly condemned the imposition of death sentences in the DRC,
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VOA60 World - Thousands fleeing M23 rebels in DR Congo reach Goma
With babies in tow and mattresses over their heads, thousands of displaced people reached the outskirts of the eastern city of Goma, after fleeing M23 rebels who seized the town of Minova this week.
Democratic Republic Of Congo: M23 Rebels 20 Km From Goma
M23 and government. forces. Zones occupied. by M23. 200 km. kinshasa. Rwanda. Lake Kivu. Map data: OSM, NASA. Sources: military and humanitari