A Conflict in Congo
Critical minerals factor into the fight.
Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo’s largest city
Congolese forces were losing control of the city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the ...
Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma
Rwanda-backed rebels claimed on Monday they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing ...
Democratic Republic of Congo: What's happening and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South ...
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese ...