M23, Democratic Republic of Congo

M23 rebels face Burundian forces in eastern Congo, heightening war fears
As Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo push south towards the city of Bukavu, they are likely to have to fight their way through thousands of troops from Burundi, ramping up the risk of a return to full-blown regional war.
M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
M23 rebels fighting the Congolese army in eastern Congo are using advanced weapons and equipment similar to those used by the Israeli army and US special forces, a retired South African army general said Tuesday.
U.N. warns escalation in Congo war with M23 rebels bringing "summary executions" and gang rapes
The U.N. voices concern over alleged atrocities as Rwandan-backed rebels reportedly advance after seizing the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo's army and Burundian allies slow M23 rebel's southern march
Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels seeking to expand their grip on eastern Congo in a weeks-old advance that has raised fears of a broader regional conflict.
M23 rebels try to expand control in DR Congo
The M23 militia has advanced on a new front in Eastern DR Congo, seizing two districts in south Kivu province. The Rwandan backed rebel group reportedly face little resistance. Meanwhile East African leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
M23 rebels seize more territory in DR Congo
M23 rebels in DR Congo have seized nearly all of Goma and are reportedly moving south to the city of Bukavu. Meanwhile, Romanian mercenaries who had been working with the DRC army surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into neighboring Rwanda.
Trump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded a ceasefire in Eastern DRC after M23 rebels reported to have taken over most of ...
South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
South Africa urged to strengthen ties with Rwanda after soldiers’ deaths
Risk analyst Kingsley Makhubela urges South Africa to focus on rebuilding relations with Rwanda rather than seeking revenge ...
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DR Congo: Tension as South Africa sends war note to Rwanda, details emerge
There is a fresh tension in the Southern Africa bloc following the sound of war note between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing war in DR Congo.
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Kagame's comments clearly suggested that he wants South Africa to back off from DR Congo, where its military involvement ...
Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
Rwanda insists it is open for talks with South Africa, but the conversations must not be distorted
The government of Republic of Rwanda insists there was no warning given during the two telephonic conversations between ...
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid ...