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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

Earlier this week the Tutsi-led M23 rebels seized Goma, the largest city in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo which is home to lucrative gold, coltan and tin ore mines

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

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

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

Congo severs ties with Rwanda as eastern conflict escalates

Photo: Collected

Africa

'I rip out my lashes to ease pain': Eye disease afflicts Ethiopia

At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded. Screengrab: Reuters

Africa

Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria

Rescued miners are seen as they are processed by police after being rescued at the mine shaft where rescue operations are ongoing as attempts are made to rescue illegal miners who have been underground for months, in Stilfontein, South Africa, 14 January 2025. Photo: reuters

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Death toll rises to 87 as standoff between police and miners ends in South Africa