The Latest Breaking News from M23

Rebels fight on in eastern DR Congo despite truce

Fighting continues in eastern DR Congo despite a deadline for M23 rebels to end hostilities. The rebels say they were not consulted over the ceasefire, which was agreed between regional leaders including from DR Congo and Rwanda.

France 24 · Nov 28, 2022

AP PHOTOS: Bright shops enliven Congo's dark days

Saturday morning in Goma, the lakeside capital of eastern Congo is as busy as any other day of the week, despite tensions caused by recent fighting between M23 rebels and government forces north of the city.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

DRC schedules presidential elections for Dec 2023 amid M23 unrest

The election, expected to cost $600m, comes amid ongoing violence by M23 rebels in the restive eastern region.

Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2022

Conflict in the DRC: 5 articles that explain what's gone wrong

For nearly three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in violence. Millions of people have been killed, and an estimated 5.6 million others displaced by civil wars, local feuds and cross-border conflicts.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

M23 rebels say Rwanda-DR Congo ceasefire deal does not affect them

Demonstrators march in eastern DR Congo, a day after regional leaders agreed a deal to end months of attacks by rebels. Protesters say the agreement does not address Rwanda's alleged backing of the M23 rebels. Meanwhile, the rebels themselves are saying the deal does not concern them.

France 24 · Nov 24, 2022

Protesters in Goma reject east Congo ceasefire agreement

Hundreds marched in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma on Thursday to protest against an agreement between African leaders to stop attacks by M23 rebels, saying it does not tackle Rwanda's alleged backing of the group.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

East African leaders demand 'immediate ceasefire' in eastern DRC

Leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and other countries in East Africa have called for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC from Friday evening, as well as the immediate withdrawal of the M23 rebel group.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2022

Ceasefire deal agreed for eastern DR Congo

DR Congo and Rwanda have struck a deal to end months of fighting between Congolese troops and rebels in eastern DRC. The agreement was reached with the mediation of the East African community, but it hinges on the withdrawal of M23 rebels from occupied areas.

France 24 · Nov 23, 2022

African leaders agree on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DRC

Regional African leaders, including from Rwanda and DRC, agree on the cessation of hostilities from Friday.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022

History repeats in Congo for families fleeing rebel violence

When Paskazia Kimanuka heard gunfire near her home in eastern Congo in early November, she knew what to do. Grabbing just a few possessions, the 58-year-old widow set off on foot with her six grandchildren - the third time M23 rebels attacks have forced her to flee.

Reuters · Nov 23, 2022