Much of the beleagured city of Goma was calm early Wednesday morning, after a day during which thousands of fleeing people ...
Panic is spreading in Goma in eastern Congo as M23 rebels encircle the city, battling Congo’s army. Many civilians have been wounded in the crossfire, stretching the main hospital.
The rebels, which Rwanda denies supporting, have long been funded at least in part by the illicit mineral trade.
Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma ...