World Jan 29 Rwanda-backed rebels attempt to expand control after capturing more towns in eastern Congo By Chinedu Asadu, Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press
World Jan 27 Thousands forced to flee fighting in Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels capture key city of Goma Residents in eastern Congo’s largest city of Goma are fleeing after Rwanda-backed rebels claimed to have captured the regional hub from Congolese forces. By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Feb 07 Residents flee as they fear Congo rebel group will again seize key eastern city of Goma The M23 rebels claim they have no intention to seize Goma again but warn that attacks targeting its forces "will be dealt with at their source."… By Ruth Alonga, Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press
World Jan 18 Tear gas fired at Congo protesters opposing presence of foreign troops Police in eastern Congo have fired tear gas at demonstrators who were protesting the arrival of foreign troops. Officials say the protest on Wednesday in Goma wasn't authorized to take place. Authorities later detained some participants, as well as some… By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press
World Jul 26 5 killed, 50 injured in anti-U.N. protests in east Congo Demonstrators on Monday had set fires and forced entry into the U.N. mission offices in Goma, accusing the peacekeeping forces of failing to protect civilians amid rising violence in Congo's eastern region. By Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press
Nov 24 Plane crashes into homes in Congo; at least 26 dead By Sammy Mupfuni, Associated Press A small plane crashed into homes shortly after takeoff Sunday in Congo’s eastern city of Goma, killing 26 people, including the aircraft’s passengers and crew, as well as residents on the ground, the government of the central African nation said. Continue reading
Jul 31 2nd confirmed Ebola patient in major Congolese city dies By Saleh Mwanamilongo, Associated Press The case complicated efforts to contain a yearlong outbreak already challenged by rebel attacks and community mistrust. Continue reading
Nov 26 Rebels Advance in Democratic Republic of Congo By Larisa Epatko 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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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… Continue watching