World Jul 31 2nd confirmed Ebola patient in major Congolese city dies The case complicated efforts to contain a yearlong outbreak already challenged by rebel attacks and community mistrust. By Saleh Mwanamilongo, Associated Press
World Nov 26 Rebels Advance in Democratic Republic of Congo Rebels invaded the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo in November, prompting an emergency meeting of African leaders in Uganda to seek an end to the fighting. By Larisa Epatko
World Nov 21 Watch News Wrap: Congolese Soldiers and Policemen Defect to Rebels Side In other news Wednesday, thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen defected and joined the ranks of rebel fighters who earlier this week seized control of the city of Goma. Rebel leaders vowed to continue their campaign to take control of…
World Nov 19 Watch News Wrap: Congolese Troops, M-23 Rebel Fighters Clash After Peace Efforts Fail In other news Monday, so-called M-23 fighters clashed with Congolese government troops near the eastern city of Goma, located in a region rich with valuable minerals. The violence came after the rebels had promised to stop fighting and engage in…
Oct 31 Refugee Camps Targeted by Rebels in Congo By PBS NewsHour The United Nations said Friday that rebels have torched refugee camps in eastern Congo, forcing 50,000 people already displaced by the violence out of the camps. Continue reading
Oct 28 U.N., Congolese Soldiers Retreat as Rebels Advance By PBS NewsHour Congolese soldiers and U.N. tanks were forced to retreat Tuesday from rebels vowing to take Congo's eastern provincial capital of Goma -- home to the local U.N. headquarters. Continue reading