Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN …
5 days ago · The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels were quickly expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region’s major city.
DR Congo: Intensification of Violence in the North Kivu and South Kivu ...
1 day ago · DR Congo DR Congo: Intensification of Violence in the North Kivu and South Kivu Provinces Situation report #1, 3 February 2025 Situation Report Source OCHA Posted 4 Feb 2025 Originally published 4 ...
DRC war: Rwanda shrugs off increasing global pressure over M23 …
2 days ago · Rwanda is facing mounting international pressure over its role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continues to push southward toward the South Kivu provincial capital, Bukavu, after capturing the eastern city of Goma. So, what are the ways in which the international community is …
Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC
5 days ago · M23 fighters have been moving south, towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, after capturing the largest city in the region, Goma.
Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as ...
1 day ago · Congo’s government has described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as “false communication,” while the United Nations on Tuesday noted reports of heavy fighting with Congolese forces in the region.
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take …
6 days ago · 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.
South Kivu - Wikipedia
South Kivu borders the provinces of North Kivu to the north, Maniema to the west, and Tanganyika to the south. To the east, it shares borders with Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania, forming part of the African Great Lakes region. [7]
Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
Jan 28, 2025 · Ambition: Earlier this month, M23 opened a new front within Congo, attacking the province of South Kivu in addition to its continued campaign in North Kivu. They could eventually target Bukavu, a ...
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Jan 29, 2025 · Rwanda accused the military governor of North Kivu, who was killed in fighting last week, of collaborating with the FDLR.
A guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo - Al Jazeera
Feb 21, 2024 · Fighting continues as the rebel group has tightened its grip on the biggest city in the mineral-rich North Kivu province in a serious escalation in the years-long conflict that has seen millions...