Yahoo25d
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Louise Sabina, 39, poses for a photo Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in a Goma, eastern Congo school where she and her 10 children found shelter after her soldier husband was sent to Rumangabo for mixing ...
The Africa Report7d
Eastern DRC: The impossible death toll of the battle for Goma
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took control of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 27-28 January, following a five-day offensive backed by the Rwandan army. After clashes between ...
BBC6d
'Dem kill all dis young pipo' - BBC investigate alleged massacre for Congolese city wey rebel dey control
Di friend bin stand helpless, 50m (160 ft) away. Wen im hear say M23 rebels shoot Freddy, im and oda pipo rush to di scene for Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "Wen we bin arrive ...
The New York Times29d
One Lake, Two Worlds: Jet-Skis in Rwanda. Bodies Ashore in Congo.
Supported by By Elian Peltier Photographs by Guerchom Ndebo Elian Peltier and Guerchom Ndebo reported from both Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Gisenyi, Rwanda. On one side of the lake ...
BBC23d
DRC Conflict: What happened during Goma’s prison break?
Nearly a month ago, M23 rebels captured the regional capital Goma in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the time, one of the worst reported atrocities of the conflict took place ...
Chatham House28d
Members’ Question Time: DRC - What does the fall of Goma mean for regional and continental stability?
The M23’s capture of Goma marked a significant turning point in the decades-long conflict in eastern DRC, with repercussions across the continent. At least seven African national armies are currently ...
The Independent29d
Why rebels have seized two cities in troubled DR Congo
Bolstered by thousands of Rwandan troops, the M23 rebels first captured Goma in January before seizing Bukavu this weekend. This offensive represents their most significant territorial gain since ...
BBC6d
'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
When he heard that Freddy had been shot - by M23 rebels he was told - he and others rushed to the scene in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "When we arrived, we found Freddy still ...
Associated Press24d
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Louise Sabina, 39, poses for a photo Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in a Goma, eastern Congo school where she and ...
Africanews12d
DRC : Ramadan under a cloud of uncertainty in Goma
With prayers at home and a muted breaking of the fast, the holy month of Ramadan is different this year for Muslims in Goma. The city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo was captured in ...
The Journal25d
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo's major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers, the families say, with the troops' wives chased from ...
Africanews7d
Goma reacts to prospect of Kinshasa-rebel dialogue brokered by Angola
Angola's announcement has prompted contrasting reactions in Goma, under M23 rule since January. “It's a breath of relief for us, the civilian population,” said Franck Mbutu, a resident of Goma.