A rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seized control of a mining town in the eastern region, shortly after capturing the largest city of Goma. The rebel coalition Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), with the M23 armed group as a key member, has been engaged in clashes with Congolese forces, resulting in over 3,000 casualties in less than two weeks.
The AFC recently took over Nyabibwe, a resource-rich town, following the fall of Goma on January 27. This incident comes on the heels of the rebels' previous capture of Rubaya, another mining hub known for its coltan deposits, essential for smartphone production.
