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Panic spreads in eastern Congo’s largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

Panic spread in Eastern Congo's main city, Goma, as M23 rebels advanced closer, capturing the nearby town of Sake on January 23, 2025.
Hundreds of wounded civilians were brought to hospitals in Goma, with schools sending students home amid fears of further fighting.
The U.N. Secretary-General condemned the M23 offensive, highlighting its devastating impact on civilians and the risk of a broader regional war.
More than 178,000 people have fled the M23 advance in the last two weeks, with many escaping by boat across Lake Kivu.

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The Rio Times

Turkey Offers Mediation as M23 Rebels Advance on Goma in Eastern DRC Conflict

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified, with M23 rebels gaining ground and threatening the strategic city of Goma. Turkey has stepped in to offer mediation, potentially shifting the dynamics of the long-standing crisis. According to recent reports from The EastAfrican, the situation has reached a critical point, prompting international concern […]

29 days ago·Brazil

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Le Devoir

Africa: "Fear is gaining ground in Goma"

After the failure of a DRC-Rwanda mediation under the aegis of Angola, the Rwandese-backed M23 regained ground.

29 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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Le Monde

Democratic Republic of Congo: blue helmets engaged in “intense” fighting against M23, the United States calls on their nationals to leave Goma

After the failure of a DRC-Rwanda mediation, the M23 anti-government armed group has regained ground in recent weeks and fighting against the Congolese army has intensified around the regional capital of North Kivu, Goma.

29 days ago·Paris, France

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La Libre

The Tshisekedi regime plays its survival in Goma

The rebels are encircling the capital of North Kivu. Kinshasa, which outsourced its defence, is unable to stop this advance alone. ...

29 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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Firstpost News

Clashes erupt near DR Congo's Goma, US, UK, and France issue evacuation orders

The DR Congo army and M23 on Friday clashed outside Goma as the UK, US and France urged citizens to leave the main city in DR Congo's volatile east, warning the situation could deteriorate rapidly

30 days ago·Mumbai, India

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Le Point.fr

Conflict in eastern DRC: what's going on in Goma?

Facing the advance of the gun group M23 in the east of the DRC, with the capture of Sake, the last strategic lock before Goma, President Tshisekedi interrupted his move abroad.

30 days ago·Paris, France

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