The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of ...

Early in the week, by many accounts, the so-called M23 rebels had effectively taken Goma, the biggest and most important city in the eastern Democratic Republic ... the Congo’s painful history ...

The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — On Monday ... and some 20 armed groups fought each other, with the Second Congo War in ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South ...

The volatile situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a long history. Here's what you need to know.Surging violence ...

Critical minerals factor into the fight. By Ruth Maclean Rebels backed by Rwanda are seizing huge tracts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their progress has been swift and stunning.

Show more Show less 1 Armed men drive through a street in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 28, 2025. Gunshots rang out through parts of the besieged city of Goma as Congolese soldiers ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo ... with the Second Congo War in particular considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history. The M23 and Rwandan troops are moving farther into ...

The humanitarian situation in the area continues to worsen and South Africa took a shot at Rwanda for its perceived complicity in the death of South African peacekeepers in the area.