Rwandan-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma
M23 rebels said they have advanced into Goma, a large city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been displaced.
Rwanda, Congo presidents to meet as rebels take Goma, Kenya's leader says
Kenyan President William Ruto said Monday that the presidents of Rwanda and Congo have agreed to attend a meeting Wednesday to discuss developments in eastern Congo, where M23 rebels say they have seized control of Goma on the Congo-Rwandan border.
Gunfire in DR Congo's Goma as pro-Rwanda forces close in
Gunshots rang out Sunday night in the centre of the besieged Congolese city of Goma, AFP journalists heard, after the Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of sending fresh troops
Congo severs ties with Rwanda as rebels close in on Goma, displacing thousands
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces rages around the key eastern city of Goma, leaving at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead and displacing thousands of civilians.
Congo cuts ties with Rwanda amid escalating rebel conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda. This decision is due to the government in Kigali supporting rebels who are attacking Congolese government forces. At least 13 soldiers from international peacekeeping forces have lost their lives in the internal conflict.
Rwanda Army Says 120 Congolese Fighters 'Disarmed'
More than 120 Congolese fighters have been disarmed in Rwanda, the Rwandan army said Monday, as a Kigali-backed armed group entered the Goma, a key city in DRC's perennially restive east.
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Haruna Niyonzima pledges to win trophies with AS Kigali
AS Kigali's new signing Haruna Niyonzima has pledged to win trophies with the club. The Amavubi legend was announced as a new AS Kigali player on Sunday, January 26, marking his second stint at the ...
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Kidumu Kibido set to serenade Kigali at Valentine's gala
Renowned Burundian zouk and pop sensation Kidumu Kibido is set to return to Kigali for the inaugural Amore Valentine's Gala, taking place on Valentine's Day, February 14, at the Kigali Conference and ...
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Fighting rages in Congo’s Goma after militia, Rwandan troops enter city
The latest fighting has intensified a humanitarian crisis, displacing more than 400,000 people since the start of the year, ...
DR Congo urges UN to punish Rwanda for 'declaration of war'
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday called for the United Nations to sanction Rwanda, accusing its neighbour of ...
Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency
Corneille Nangaa orchestrated the heavily criticised vote that handed President Felix Tshisekedi power. Today, he is the ...
Rebels say they have taken key DR Congo city
Rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, although this has been denied ...
UN chief calls for Rwanda to stop advance on key DR Congo city
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from the eastern Democratic Republic of ...
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How City of Kigali is responding to surge in land service applications
Land services applications by people in the City of Kigali rose from more than 27,000 in 2013 to more than 96,000 in 2019 and more than 148,000 in 2024, increasing fivefold within 11 years, according ...