The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Jan 29, 2025 · Goma, which lies at the foot of a volcano near Lake Kivu, sits on the border with Rwanda. It is the capital of mineral-rich North Kivu province - and is an important trading and …
What to know about the fighting in DR Congo : NPR
5 days ago · Rwanda provides material support to the M23, according to several reports by an independent panel of United Nations experts. It has troops in North Kivu — up to 4,000, …
Fear and gunshots after Rwanda-backed rebels claim takeover of …
Jan 27, 2025 · Gunshots rang out across Goma overnight before dozens of rebels in military uniform early Monday morning marched into the capital of North Kivu province, which sits on …
North Kivu - Wikipedia
North Kivu (Swahili: Jimbo la Kivu Kaskazini) is a province bordering Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. [3] The capital city is Goma.
Situation Update: What is Happening in the DRC? | Wilson Center
6 days ago · The M23’s movement into Goma, the capital and largest city in the DRC’s province of North Kivu that also sits at the northern end of Lake Kivu and directly next to the border with …
Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
Jan 28, 2025 · Ambition: Earlier this month, M23 opened a new front within Congo, attacking the province of South Kivu in addition to its continued campaign in North Kivu. They could …
The situation in North Kivu is concerning and the Secrurity …
Jan 27, 2025 · The Security Council is meeting today because of the rapid deterioration of the situation in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the takeover of Saké …
Congo-Rwanda border shut as M23 rebels claim Goma capture
01/27/2025 January 27, 2025. Heavy artillery fire could be heard in Goma on Monday, hours after Rwandan troops and fighters from the M23 rebel group entered the capital of North Kivu …
M23 seize key DR Congo town of Masisi - BBC
Jan 5, 2025 · Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to various reports. This is the second town seized …
Q&A: Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict in North Kivu Province
Sep 26, 2024 · A new Human Rights Watch report documents laws-of-war violations by parties to the armed conflict in Congo’s North Kivu province, which may amount to war crimes. Over 100 …