773 killed in weeklong clash as military tries to repel rebels in Congo
773 killed in weeklong clash as military tries to repel rebels in Congo

At least 773 people were killed in eastern Congos largest city of Goma and its vicinity this week amid fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels who captured the city in a major escalation of a decade-long conflict, The Associated Press reported quoting Congolese authorities as saying: The rebels...

Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as Kenya pushes peace talks
Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as Kenya pushes peace talks

Gunfire broke out on Sunday night in the centre of the besieged Congolese city Goma after the Democratic Republic of Congo accused neighbouring Rwanda of sending more troops across the border to help pro-Kigali fighters capture the provincial capital. With international pressure mounting for an...

DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma
DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo pulled its diplomats out of Kigali as the Rwanda-supported M23 rebels made progress towards the strategic city of Goma in the eastern region. Rwanda is determined to seize the city of Goma, Congolese army spokesman General Sylvain Ekenge told reporters late...