What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city? AP Explains
Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo were losing control of the key city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration.
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Rebels appear to be edging closer to taking control of the key city of Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo following reports that they had captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues.
Violence erupts in mineral-rich DR Congo as rebels move into key city. Here’s what we know
A rebel alliance claimed the capture of the biggest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich eastern region this week, pushing back against resistance from government troops backed by regional and UN intervention forces.
French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Rwanda on Thursday to address the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with Presid ...
The capture of the city has cut off the supply of goods to North Kivu, an emerging market for East African Community (EAC) member states.
Congressionally Chartered. Scholarship Driven. Fiercely Nonpartisan.
JOHANNESBURG - The World Food Program (WFP) warns that the next 24 hours in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are very crucial for civilians as food and water supplies are running very low. The ...
Kagame says militias backed by the DRC, including Rwandan genocidaires FDLR, were responsible for the unrest in eastern Congo.
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...
The State Department is urging Americans not to visit and to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo as rebellion intensifies.
Opinion
The New Times on MSN4hOpinion
Fall of Goma offers opportunity for resolution of conflict in DR CongoThe M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Western media love to call it the mineral rich city. This is the second time ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback