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Goma, Congo and M23 rebellion

Congo repels overnight rebel advance on Goma city, say sources

Congolese troops pushed back an attempted overnight advance by Rwanda-backed rebels on the eastern city of Goma, two Congolese army sources said on Saturday, after the sound of nearby heavy bombardment rocked the city in the early hours.

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U.N. chief warns of rebel advances in Democratic Republic of Congo

Advances being made by the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo are "heightening the threat of a regional war," according to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Associated Press · 18h

What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma

Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu province,

North Kivu, Congo and M23 rebellion

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

Governor of Congo’s North Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say

Authorities say the governor of eastern Congo’s North Kivu province has died from injuries sustained in fighting on the front line as M23 rebels close in on Goma.

Daily Monitor · 9h

Congo's North Kivu province Governor dies of gunshot wounds

The military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province has died from gunshot wounds suffered on the front line during an offensive by M23 rebels, the army said on Friday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Congo's North Kivu Governor Dies From Injuries in Rebel Offensive

The military governor of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo has died from injuries suffered on the frontline during an offensive by M23 rebels in the east, a government source and an internal UN report seen by Reuters confirmed on Friday.

3 South African soldiers killed, 18 injured in DR Congo clashes

The casualties occurred Thursday when M23 rebels attacked Sake in the eastern DRC, said the DA, which is part of South Africa ...

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Armed rebels close in on major city in Congo

Armed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have closed in on Goma, a major city in the country. This comes as thousands ...

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Democratic Republic of the Congo emergency: Fears that regional capital Goma faces attack

Intensifying hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo involving the non-state armed group M23 have caused ...

Africanews English on MSN25m

Three South African soldiers killed in DR Congo clashes

Three South African soldiers were killed and at least 14 others were injured during fighting in eastern DRC on Thursday ...

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UN refugee agency 'gravely' concerned over worsening violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

It is vital, and long overdue, for peace to take root in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the benefit of its people ...

AFP on MSN4h

Three South African soldiers were killed and 18 injured in clashes with M23 forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were part of a southern African ...

Three South African soldiers were killed and 18 injured in clashes with M23 forces in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where they were part of a southern African mission, a political ...

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President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

The Democratic Republic of Congo's president has cut short his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos as a deadly conflict ...

Fighting Rages Near Congo Trading Hub as UN Warns of Broader War

Fighting between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo’s army intensified on Friday with the militia threatening to ...

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