RSF says M23 detained and tortured journalists in containers in Goma, adding to fears over media repression Allegations that journalists were detained and tortured in shipping containers in Goma have intensified to hold civilians and at least two journalists in inhumane conditions in areas under its control in Goma According to the report, some of the containers were located in the compound of the Goma Provincial Assembly In May 2025, Amnesty International said that M23 detainees in Goma and Bukavu had been subjected to torture

Drone strikes hit Goma in eastern DRC, killing a French UNICEF worker as the conflict with AFC/M23 rebels A drone strike hit the eastern Congolese city of Goma early Wednesday, killing at least three people, According to the AFC/M23 rebel movement, which controls Goma , the drones were launched by the Congolese strategic mining town of Rubaya, roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Goma. strategic mining town of Rubaya, roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Goma.

At the Paris Forum, Congo defends sovereignty as Rwanda-backed M23 blocks the reopening of Goma Airport Paris conference on peace and humanitarian response in the Great Lakes region, the proposal to reopen Goma However, the AFC/M23, a rebel group occupying Goma’s airport since early 2025, responded with defiance Continue Reading Full Article DRC PEACE EFFORT Kinshasa Stands Firm as Goma Airport Dispute Unfolds By ADVERTISEMENT Background: Goma Airport Under Rebel Control The Goma International Airport has been under

On May 3, at least five rockets struck camps sheltering displaced people around Goma, resulting in the ongoing conflict, the most intense M23 offensive since their 2012-2013 insurrection when they seized Goma Recently, fighting has neared Goma, a city of around two million people and a critical humanitarian and "If the enemy reaches us in Goma, we have nowhere to go except to drown in the lake or flee to Rwanda "If the enemy reaches us in Goma, we have nowhere to go except to drown in the lake or flee to Rwanda

Paluku responds to Kabila’s Goma interview, warning against narratives that threaten Congo’s unity and Destabilization Kinshasa — March 23, 2026, Following Joseph Kabila’s i nterview with Belgium’s La Libre from Goma An Interview from Goma Kabila chose to speak from Goma, a city currently under the control of M23. An Interview from Goma Kabila chose to speak from Goma, a city currently under the control of M23. READ ALSO : Kabila’s Goma Interview Exposes a Weak Return, and Rwanda’s Struggles Congolese Unity Paluku

MONUSCO’s acting chief landed in Goma as ceasefire verification plans advance, but the airport remains of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Vivian van de Perre, arrived in Goma Van de Perre told reporters her arrival could signal “the gradual reopening” of Goma International Airport Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME Goma airport reopening talk raises questions as M23 still MONUSCO’s first air arrival into Goma since the disruption may be symbolically important.

Goma/Rutshuru – February 11, 2026, The Democratic Republic of Congo’s telecom regulator (ARPTC) has formally illegally providing mobile and internet services inside Congolese territory, specifically in the areas of Goma Continue Reading Full Article TECH AND STARTUPS DRC Accuses MTN Rwanda of Illegal Operations in Goma Comment Feb 12, 2026 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Goma illegally providing mobile and internet services inside Congolese territory, specifically in the areas of Goma

Rwanda have exposed two starkly different truths about who is blocking the humanitarian reopening of Goma “We also identified key operational areas like the reopening of Goma airport. Rwanda Admits M23 Occupies Goma Airport Just days later, Rwandan Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, speaking “We also identified key operational areas like the reopening of Goma airport. Goma Airport is the central artery for medical supplies, food aid, and emergency relief.

An analysis of how Kabila’s Goma interview echoes Rwanda’s narrative, exposes his weak political return Former President Joseph Kabila’s interview from rebel-held Goma exposes contradictions, selective memory down with Belgium’s La Libre for his first on‑the‑record interview in years, he chose to do so from Goma Why Goma? Why Goma?

Kositi’s act of defiance came when he refused to allow rancid rice from Rwanda to be shipped into Goma Kositi’s beatification comes as a morale boost for Goma, which is grappling with humanitarian crises Bishop Willy Ngumbi of Goma lauded the recognition, calling for the faithful to draw inspiration from At the Floribert Bwana Chui School of Peace in Goma, educators highlighted his legacy as a call to action Bishop Willy Ngumbi of Goma lauded the recognition, calling for the faithful to draw inspiration from

MONUSCO chief James Swan visited Goma, backing ceasefire implementation, civilian protection and progress The visit took place in Goma, North Kivu, a key city in the eastern DRC crisis. Speaking at Goma airport on Friday, Swan said MONUSCO remains committed to supporting the ceasefire process Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME MONUSCO Pushes Ceasefire Steps After Swan’s Goma Visit The visit took place in Goma, North Kivu, a key city in the eastern DRC crisis.

east | Reuters Presidential candidate Moise Katumbi has assured the residents of the eastern city of Goma the M23 rebel group, which made significant territorial gains last year, approaching the outskirts of Goma During the rally, Katumbi announced his investment in the region by purchasing a house in Goma, symbolizing east | Reuters Presidential candidate Moise Katumbi has assured the residents of the eastern city of Goma the M23 rebel group, which made significant territorial gains last year, approaching the outskirts of Goma