M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping up the risk of a return to full-blown regional war.
M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
M23 rebels fighting the Congolese army in eastern Congo are using advanced weapons and equipment similar to those used by the Israeli army and US special forces, a retired South African army general said Tuesday.
M23 rebels seize more territory in DR Congo
M23 rebels in DR Congo have seized nearly all of Goma and are reportedly moving south to the city of Bukavu. Meanwhile, Romanian mercenaries who had been working with the DRC army surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into neighboring Rwanda.
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old advance that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.
Congo's M23 rebels consolidate control over a devastated Goma
Goma. The United States told Rwanda it was "deeply troubled" by the fall of Goma in eastern Congo to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, who appeared on Wednesday to have consolidated control over the city of nearly 2 million in just two days.
M23 rebels expand control in east Congo as Rwandan leader urges ceasefire
Rebels backed by Rwanda captured more towns in eastern Congo on Wednesday, as fighters moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the conflict-battered region.
Congo's M23 rebels want to show they can govern Goma
Since marching into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's biggest city Goma, some services have been restored and the border with Rwanda reopened as M23 rebels try to establish an administration that could be key to the success of their offensive.
South Africa urged to strengthen ties with Rwanda after soldiers’ deaths
THE South African government should, instead of avenging its 13 soldiers killed in the battle between the Democratic Republic of Congo arms and M23 rebels, work on strengthening its relationship with ...
South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
Trump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded a ceasefire in Eastern DRC after M23 rebels reported to have taken over most of ...
DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, ...
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South Africa, Rwanda defuse tensions fueled by Goma crisis
We committed to advancing dialogue on eastern DRC and agreed to pursue the spirit of the ceasefire agreement,' says South ...
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Kagame's comments clearly suggested that he wants South Africa to back off from DR Congo, where its military involvement ...
Rwanda insists it is open for talks with South Africa, but the conversations must not be distorted
The government of Republic of Rwanda insists there was no warning given during the two telephonic conversations between ...
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...
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Kagame dares South Africa to a fight over Congo
During his address to the East African Community Heads of State extraordinary meeting, Mr Kagame said Mr Ramaphosa was pretending to be a peacekeeper in DRC ...
Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...