Goma conflict Stories

Congo Conflict: M23 warns of escalating violence against civilians
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Addressing allegations of atrocities at Munzenze Central Prison, M23 distanced itself from the incident, claiming the violence occurred before its for...

Kagame: Rwanda won't stay silent on DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

President Kagame dismissed the idea of holding more meetings without concrete action.

Regional ministers call for reopening of Goma Airport for humanitarian aid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

The closure has severely disrupted the delivery of food, water, and medical aid for up to two million people.

DRC takes Rwanda to African Court of Human Rights over deadly conflict
Amina Wako  |  Feb 07, 2025

The DRC also seeks reparations, the withdrawal of Rwandan troops, and an end to Rwanda’s alleged support for M23.

843 killed, 3,082 injured as war devastates Goma - WHO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Medical facilities are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties.

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting - UN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric warned that the number of deaths was expected to rise further.

Four more South African soldiers killed in DRC clashes as SA death toll reaches 13
Amina Wako  |  Jan 28, 2025

Three of the soldiers died in fighting at the airport in the provincial capital of Goma on Monday, said officials.

Two South African soldiers killed, 3 injured on DRC mission
Amina Wako  |  Feb 15, 2024

This marks SA's first fatalities since it deployed 2,900 troops to the mineral-rich region last December to quell violence.

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