Fighting is escalating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Congolese soldiers, supported by local armed groups, and M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, pushing civilians to a breaking point.
At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.
Despite former President Trump's claims of ending the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues in the eastern region between government troops, militia allies, and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Reports indicate that M23 rebels have withdrawn from multiple positions in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo has reportedly killed at least 200 people, though the M23 rebel group controlling the mine disputes this official death toll.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's military and top officials, citing their alleged support for M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed