8 hours ago · FILE PHOTO: Congolese volunteers and former rebels gather in a rally to mobilise against the possible M23 rebels invasion in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo January 30, 2025.

11 hours ago · The Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, as Congo rejected a call for direct talks with the rebels.

5 hours ago · On Tuesday, the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened to move on the provincial seat of Bukavu, alleging a “dangerously deteriorating” scenario, as Congo rejected a proposal for direct negotiations with rebels. The takeover of Bukavu would constitute an unparalleled extension of territory under the ...

5 hours ago · Bukavu and the strategic town of Kavumu, 35 km to the north, where the airport is located, are still under the control of the Congolese army ... Members of the M23 rebel group gather to supervise ...

14 hours ago · Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a “dangerously deteriorating” situation ...

18 hours ago · Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened on Tuesday to advance on the provincial capital of Bukavu, citing a "dangerously deteriorating" situation, amid renewed ...

16 hours ago · The M23 rebels have resumed attacks on armed forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull in fighting. ... Bukavu has been preparing for an M23 offensive for several days ...

6 days ago · Goma remains “under occupation” by Congo’s M23 rebels and the ceasefire they announced has been broken as their forces engage in heavy fighting along the main route to South Kivu’s main city Bukavu, the U.N.’s deputy representative in Congo, Vivian van de Perre said Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025 · Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to advance south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in an attempt to expand their area of control in the...

Feb 1, 2025 · The United Nations' peacekeeping chief said Friday that M23 rebels are advancing south toward the provincial capital of Bukavu after seizing control of Goma in the mineral-rich eastern Congo...