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Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march

(Reuters) -Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old advance that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Having Seized Goma, Congo's M23 Rebels Want to Show They Can Govern

Members of the M23 rebel group gather to supervise Congolese potential recruits for the M23 rebel group before being taken to training centres run by M23 rebels, amid clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC),

France 24 on MSN · 1d

M23 rebels try to expand control in DR Congo

The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in Eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in south Kivu province. The Rwandan backed rebel group reportedly face little resistance. Meanwhile East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains

The United Nations expressed deep concern at reports of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops advancing south towards the Congolese city of Bukavu on Thursday, as the militants sought also to assert their control over east Congo's largest city Goma.

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BBC on MSN · 1d

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 dates back to the late 1990s. It first joined the UN's peacekeeping mission, Monusco, following the end of the racist system of apartheid in 1994.

Legit on MSN · 16h

DR Congo: Tension as South Africa sends war note to Rwanda, details emerge

There is a fresh tension in the Southern Africa bloc following the sound of war note between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing war in DR Congo.

Voice of America · 1d

South African, Rwandan leaders in war of words over DR Congo

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels behind escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week

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Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions

South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...

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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...

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South Africa's Military Woes: Diplomacy Without Muscle

South Africa's ambition to champion the 'global south' is diminished by its military failures, highlighted by the deaths of ...

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears

As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to ...

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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN says at least 700 people have been killed in intense fighting in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic ...

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A Conflict in Congo

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

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South Africa urged to strengthen ties with Rwanda after soldiers’ deaths

Risk analyst Kingsley Makhubela urges South Africa to focus on rebuilding relations with Rwanda rather than seeking revenge ...

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UN rights office warns of summary killings and rape in eastern Congo

The worsening conflict in eastern Congo has led to a surge in human rights violations including summary executions, the ...

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