Goma/Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo — "Civilians continue to die and live in fear." After a rapid advance saw ...

Rwanda-backed rebels have claimed control of eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped.

The city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was taken over by the M23 rebel group in January 2025. This was a tragic escalation of a decades-long conflict that’s led to mass ...

The economy of the capital of the North Kivu province, has ground to a halt after being seized by the rebel movement and its Rwandan allies in late January, due to the airport's closure and paralysis ...

Fighting and violence continue in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In early February, 3,000 people were killed in Goma - a city of 2 million - in just a few days. A rebel force backed by ...

M23 fighters in the back of a pickup truck in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, in January, after taking control of the city.Credit...Guerchom Ndebo for The New York Times The M23 militia is ...

Closest airports to Goma, Democratic Republic Of The Congo are listed below. These are major airports close to the city of Goma and other airports closest to Goma Airport. Following are the nearest ...

Why is Goma important for the rebels? The city is a regional hub for trade, security and humanitarian efforts, and its airport is key for transporting supplies. Since 2021, Congo’s government ...

In early February, 3,000 people were killed in Goma - a city of 2 million - in just a few days. A rebel force backed by troops from neighboring Rwanda took control of Goma, and they are now ...