Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power.
US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan troops and M23 rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a conflict there escalates.
Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma after violent clashes
After a lightning offensive, M23 rebels now control Goma, a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo
M23 rebels on patrol in Goma, eastern Congo, which has reserves of minerals that are needed by the world’s electronics giants © AFP/ Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo on x (opens in a new w
Rwanda-backed fighters advance in DR Congo
Rwanda-backed fighters advanced on a second front in their offensive across eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after seizing control of most of the key city of Goma during heavy fighting
Why Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo are harder to stop this time
STORY: Congo's M23 rebels appear to have consolidated control over a devastated Goma.It is the second time the Rwandan-backed rebels have entered eastern Congo's largest city.But last time, in 2012, they soon withdrew and were defeated the following year.
France tells Rwanda to 'immediately' leave DR Congo
France's Foreign Ministry said that Congo's territorial integrity was "not negotiable" after Rwanda- backed M23 rebels took the eastern city of Goma. France on Thursday called on Rwandan forces and Kigali- backed M23 rebels to withdraw from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was ready ...
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 ...
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, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese ...
DR Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
What is the fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo about - and is Rwanda invading?
Rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma in the DRC, as the decades-long conflict becomes even more volatile. Sky ...
Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
A Rwanda-backed militia seized the pivotal Congolese city of Goma this week, threatening a new humanitarian crisis after ...
France condemns Rwanda's action in Democratic Republic of Congo
France expresses its solidarity regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo and condemns actions by Rwanda in the country, ...
DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has prompted calls on Brussels to review an agreement with the ...