M23 Rebels

M23 Rebels Abduct Over 130 Patients from Hospitals in Eastern Congo

4 March, 2025

Omitopelo nedwafuko loitopifa laningila omunyonena oshongalele shongudu yee rebels mo DRC

Omitopelo no madwafuko oitopifa okwa udika onghela moshilando sha Bukavu tashi hangwa moushilo wa Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) noku twaa lela eemwenyo dovanhu omanga vamwe vafiwa vaehamekwa. Eelopota do ikundaneki odati, oshiningwanima osha holoka ashike konima yo kafimbo koshongalele sho papolitika shali shikwetelwe komesho ku Corneille Nangaa, eli omuwiliki wonguu yo Congo River Alliance (AFC) ongudu oyo ya talika ina elongelokumwe no ngudu yee rebel March 23 Movement […]

28 February, 2025

Africa

DRC PM Says 7,000 Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting Since January

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed around 7,000 lives since January, and according to Reuters reports, this is including both combatants and civilians, according to DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Speaking at a high-level Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, she reported that 3,000 deaths occurred in Goma, while 450,000 people were displaced after the destruction of 90 displacement camps

25 February, 2025

Africa

Congolese Army Urges Deserters to Return Amid Rebel Advance

Reuters has it that the Congolese army on Thursday called on deserters to rejoin their units after rogue soldiers fired gunshots and looted parts of Lubero following their retreat from clashes with advancing Rwandan-backed rebels. The unrest highlights growing disarray within the military as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive, having seized two of eastern DRC’s largest cities and raising concerns of a broader conflict.

21 February, 2025

Africa

DRC Seeks Chad’s Military Support Against M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters, has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the escalating insurgency by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in its eastern provinces. A Chadian official and a source from the Congolese presidency confirmed the request, following a meeting between Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration and Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday.

20 February, 2025

Africa

AU Summit Fails to Address African Conflict Zones Says Analyst

South African Political analyst Kenneth Mokgathle has criticized the recent African Union summit for failing to propose concrete solutions or interventions for conflict-affected nations. He highlighted ongoing crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels have seized Goma and Bukavu, leading to significant casualties, and in Sudan, where violence continues to claim lives and displace millions.

20 February, 2025

Africa

Burundi Denies Troop Withdrawal from DR Congo

Reuters reports suggest Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern DR Congo, where they were combating M23 rebels, posing a challenge for Congo’s army. However, a Burundian military spokesman dismissed these claims as "fake," stating on X that their troops remain active in their designated areas.

19 February, 2025

Africa

M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu, Escalating Congo Conflict

Residents of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city, are assessing the damage after widespread looting followed the arrival of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels according to Reuters. The rebel group, which took control of the city on Sunday, has pledged to restore order. Their capture of Bukavu and its strategic airport in Kavumu marks a major advance, further weakening Kinshasa’s authority and raising concerns of a broader regional war.

18 February, 2025

Africa

AU Summit Urges M23 Rebels to Cease Fire in Eastern DRC

The African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government has voiced deep concern over the escalating crisis in eastern DRC. During the 38th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders called on M23 rebels to halt hostilities to prevent further loss of life. The Assembly reaffirmed that inclusive negotiations and political dialogue remain the only viable path to resolving conflicts across the continent.

17 February, 2025