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...

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...

"M23, Rwandan forces must cease hostilities in eastern Congo"
"M23, Rwandan forces must cease hostilities in eastern Congo"

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Friday to address the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the talk, Antony Blinken reiterated that M23 and the Rwandan Defense Forces must immediately cease hostilities...