Congo

Congolese civilians who fled from Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, following clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), carry their belongings as they walk towards the Grand Barrier crossing point to return home, in Gisenyi, Rubavu district, Rwanda, January 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Africa

Congo PM demands 'withdrawal of Rwandan troops' after M23 reach Bukavu suburbs

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have been pushing south towards Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since they seized Goma, the largest city, at the end of last month

M23 rebels stand guard during a meeting in Democratic Republic of Congo, February 6, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo
Africa

Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport

People walk near the burial site of the victims of the fighting in Goma, following the intensification of fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army, in Goma, North Kivu province, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi
Africa

Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'

Congolese civilians who fled from Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, following clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), carry their belongings as they walk towards the Grand Barrier crossing point to return home, in Gisenyi, Rubavu district, Rwanda, January 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Africa

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

A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier stands in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes between M23 the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at the border crossing point at Gisenyi, in Rubavu district, Rwanda, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Africa

Congo's M23 rebels move south towards Bukavu in new push after Goma seizure

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame addresses the delegates at the FIA General Assembly at the Kigali Convention Center, in Kigali, Rwanda December 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo
Africa

Rwanda's Kagame says he agrees with US on need for ceasefire in Congo

Protesters clash with riot police forces in front of the French Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo January 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Nyem
Africa

Explainer: Why are embassies being attacked in Congo?

Protesters are stopped by security forces on a street in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo January 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Nyemba
Africa

Congo protesters storm Kinshasa embassies over conflict in east

Rwandan security officers escort members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), who surrendered in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following fighting between M23 rebels and the FARDC, in Gisenyi, Rwanda, January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana
Africa

Fighting rages in Congo's Goma while embassies attacked in capital

Members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) stand guard against the M23 rebel group in Lubero, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo October 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Djaffar Al Katanty/File Photo
Africa

Clashes kill 17 in DR Congo's Goma as pro-Rwandan forces enter city

All Bangladeshi peacekeepers safe in Congo: ISPR
Bangladesh

All Bangladeshi peacekeepers safe in Congo: ISPR

Internally displaced civilians from the camps in Munigi and Kibati, carry their belongings as they flee following the fight between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, January 26, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Aubin Mukoni
Africa

Leader of Congo's rebel alliance say they have taken Goma

Members of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) ride on a pickup truck as they secure the evacuation of non-essential UN staff, following the fight between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo
Africa

UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo