Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo's Goma in major escalation
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Rwandan-backed rebels marched into east Congo's largest city Goma on Monday and troops from the east African neighbours exchanged fire over the border in the worst escalation of the long-running conflict for more than a decade.
What's Happening In Congo Where Rwanda Backed M23 Rebels Captures Goma City
Rwanda-backed rebels on Monday claimed they captured Goma, the largest city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the United Nations reported "mass panic" among its 2 million residents.
Rwanda-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma
M23 rebels said they have advanced into Goma, a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been displaced.
Rebels enter centre of Congo's Goma after claiming capture of city
Congolese M23 rebels entered the centre of the eastern city of Goma on Monday, two witnesses said, hours after they claimed to have seized the city despite the United Nations Security Council demanding an end to the offensive.
Rebels enter outskirts of Goma and close the airport in the eastern Congo hub
Congolese rebels and allied Rwandan forces entered the outskirts of Goma on Sunday and the airport in the key eastern city was no longer in use, the top UN official in the country said. Thousands fled the fighting that also killed at least 13 peacekeepers.
Leader of Congo’s rebel alliance say they have taken Goma
Congolese rebels said on Sunday they had taken Goma, the biggest city in the east of the mineral-rich country, after a lightning advance that has forced thousands of people to flee and fueled concerns of a regional war.
Democratic Republic of Congo troops try to 'hold on' close to Goma airport
Video released on social media shows a soldier from the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo near the airport in Goma, saying the army is fighting to hold on to the area. Video credit: Soc
Congo authorities block access to Goma airport as rebels advance, sources say
The U.N. Security Council will meet on Sunday to discuss the crisis -- a day earlier than planned -- according to diplomats. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Congolese authorities have blocked access to the airport in Goma,
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