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Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma

Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma as mercenaries exit via Rwanda

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan-backed rebels strengthened their control over east Congo's largest city, Goma, on Wednesday as columns of Romanian mercenaries hired to fight for Congo entered Rwanda under tight supervision by Rwandan security forces.

The Associated Press on MSN · 14h

Congolese forces losing control of major stronghold as Rwanda-backed rebels move in

Congolese forces were losing control of the city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the airport and shared plans to set up a new administration.

World Socialist Web Site · 4h

DR Congo breaks relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed M23 militia seizes Goma

The conflict comes amid rising global tensions after Donald Trump’s election, especially between Washington and Beijing, over control of strategic minerals like those present in the Congo.

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France 24 on MSN · 12m

DR Congo's Tshisekedi says troops mounting 'vigorous' response to M23 advance

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said Wednesday that the international community's failure to respond to the worsening security crisis in the country's east was "an affront",

Reuters · 5h

Congo's president vows response as M23 rebels continue advance

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi vowed on Wednesday (January 29) to mount a "vigorous, coordinated response" to reclaim territory seized by M23 rebels, who captured the eastern city of Goma earlier this week.

The New Times on MSN · 9h

EAC leaders urge DR Congo to ‘engage with’ M23 rebels

A crisis meeting presidents of the East African Community (EAC) countries on Wednesday, January 29, called on DR Congo to “directly engage with” M23 rebels, among other stakeholders in the conflict in the country’s east.

The Citizen30m

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south

Nairobi. As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and ...

Vanguard18h

Why Rwanda-backed M23 is involved in the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis – Report

Rwanda's government, led by President Paul Kagame, has been accused by the DRC and various international organizations of ...

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Watch moment Sky News challenges M23 rebels over Rwanda's support

The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have released captured Romanian mercenaries who were fighting with the Congolese army. As they ...

AFP on MSN11h

Rwanda-backed group controls most of DRC city as mediator urges talks

Rwanda-backed fighters were in control of almost all of the DR Congo city of Goma Wednesday where residents were re-emerging ...

The Africa Report17h

Rwanda‑DRC tension: Is Kagame too valuable to be isolated over alleged M23 backing?

The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say ...

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Congo's M23 rebels control devastated Goma

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