The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group said it took control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Congo on Wednesday, after a rapid offensive since the start of the month. The group’s spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka made the announcement on X, in a post encouraging fleeing citizens to return to their »»»

Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced on the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the border into neighbouring Burundi. Th»»»

KINSHASA, Dec 9, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the nearby border into Burundi, sources said. The armed g»»»

KINSHASA: Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly advanced towards the strategic city of Uvira, with tens of thousands of people fleeing over the nearby border into Burundi, sources said. The armed group and its Rwandan all»»»