In a dramatic prison escape in Goma, DRC, thousands fled as M23 rebels claimed control
The situation in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo has deteriorated, with heavy clashes reported between
Residents of Goma, eastern Congo, woke to fear after M23 rebels claimed control amid intensifying
Gunfire erupted in Goma as the DRC accused Rwanda of troop reinforcements aiding the M23
Gunfire erupted in Goma, DRC, as accusations against Rwanda of troop deployment escalated tensions. Kenyan
M23 rebels have purportedly captured Goma, triggering mass panic among residents and escalating Congo’s longstanding
Amidst escalating violence in eastern DRC, Christian denominations launched a peace initiative on January 15.
The recent conflict in eastern Congo has led to the death of nine South African
Congolese troops successfully repelled a rebel advance on Goma, stabilizing the situation after heavy bombardments.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the M23 rebel group’s advance towards Goma in the