Goma

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'

An ongoing escalation has displaced around half a million more people and led to the capture last week of Congo's largest eastern city Goma, fanning fears of regional wars like those that...

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

Congolese riders are seen near a crack on the road caused by earth tremors as aftershocks following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 26, 2021. REUTERS/Djaffar Al Katanty/File Photo
World+Biz

Thousands flee Goma after Congo warns of possible new eruption

A general view shows smoke and flames at the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 22, 2021. REUTERS/Olivia Acland
World+Biz

Volcano erupts in eastern Congo, thousands flee Goma