Rebels say they have taken key DR Congo city

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Rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, although this has been denied by the government. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma's main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday that saw tens of thousands of people fleeing neighbouring towns. After hours of gunfire and explosions, the streets of Goma - home to more than a million people - are now quiet, according to local media. It comes hours after DR Congo's foreign minister accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over the border to support the M23. Phemelo speaks to political activist in the DRC, Espoir Ngalukiye.
27 Jan 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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