DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma
DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma
Rebels promise to march to Kinshasa as they capture Goma and advance towards Bukavu in eastern DR Congo.
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Published on: 31/01/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Kigali-backed fighters from the M23 claimed to take control of Goma in North Kivu province before advancing southwards in the direction of Bukavu. On Thursday, M23 fighters were reportedly within striking distance of strategic military airport in the city of Kavumu, located about 40km (25 miles) north. UN experts claim the armed group is backed by some 4,000 soldiers from Rwanda. Congolese Defence Minister Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita rejects talks this week. In response to the fast-moving crisis, leaders of the Southern African Development Community convened an emergency summit in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. The meeting follows soaring tensions between Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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