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DRC rejects Kenya’s Goma Consul-General nomination, citing sovereignty and M23 occupation. CONGO DIPLOMACY Kenya-DRC Diplomatic Clash Over Goma Consulate Nomination DRC rejects Kenya’s Goma Consul-General Congo (DRC) and Kenya have intensified following Nairobi’s announcement of a new Consul-General post in Goma The DRC stressed that Goma, located in North Kivu, remains under illegal occupation by M23 rebels, a the move undermines Congo’s sovereignty and could be seen as de facto recognition of M23 control in Goma

MONUSCO’s acting chief landed in Goma as ceasefire verification plans advance, but the airport remains JUSTICE & CRIME Goma airport reopening talk raises questions as M23 still holds site MONUSCO’s acting chief landed in Goma as ceasefire verification plans advance, but the airport remains under AFC/M23 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link MONUSCO acting head Vivian van de Perre speaks to journalists in Goma of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Vivian van de Perre, arrived in Goma

read By Author Name Author Name Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link In Goma In April alone, at least 29 people were killed and 22 wounded in Goma, marking a record high in violence has trapped thousands of Congolese soldiers and pro-government fighters, known as Wazalendo, around Goma The militia cut off Goma’s last overland supply route from Rwanda in February. As Goma grapples with this crisis, the international community continues to scrutinize Rwanda's alleged

An analysis of how Kabila’s Goma interview echoes Rwanda’s narrative, exposes his weak political return WAR IN EASTERN DRC Kabila’s Goma Interview Exposes a Weak Return, and Rwanda’s Struggles An analysis of how Kabila’s Goma interview echoes Rwanda’s narrative, exposes his weak political return, and risks Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Former President Joseph Kabila’s interview from rebel-held Goma Why Goma?

TECH AND STARTUPS DRC Accuses MTN Rwanda of Illegal Operations in Goma The DRC has launched legal action Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Goma illegally providing mobile and internet services inside Congolese territory, specifically in the areas of Goma

Paluku responds to Kabila’s Goma interview, warning against narratives that threaten Congo’s unity and DRC Mask of Betrayal Falls”: Paluku Exposes Kabila’s ‘Sudanization’ Claim Paluku responds to Kabila’s Goma Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Minister Julien Paluku responds to Joseph Kabila’s interview from Goma 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.

RSF says M23 detained and tortured journalists in containers in Goma, adding to fears over media repression put pressure on media freedom in DRC RSF says M23 detained and tortured journalists in containers in Goma Image Credit: RSF Allegations that journalists were detained and tortured in shipping containers in Goma 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

MONUSCO chief James Swan visited Goma, backing ceasefire implementation, civilian protection and progress JUSTICE & CRIME MONUSCO Pushes Ceasefire Steps After Swan’s Goma Visit MONUSCO chief James Swan visited Goma, backing ceasefire implementation, civilian protection and progress from Montreux talks. ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link MONUSCO Special Representative James Swan arrives in Goma The visit took place in Goma, North Kivu, a key city in the eastern DRC crisis.

DRC says a report documents 17,015 violations in Goma and Bukavu, backing calls for a tribunal, more JUSTICE & CRIME DRC calls tribunal after 17,015 violations report on Goma, Bukavu DRC says a report documents 17,015 violations in Goma and Bukavu, backing calls for a tribunal, more judges and transitional justice link M23 rebels escort government soldiers and police who surrendered to an undisclosed location in Goma Sawasawa, File) DRC officials say a newly presented report documenting alleged human rights violations in Goma

A women-led festival in Goma is using music, dance and solidarity to promote peace in rebel-held eastern DRC PEACE EFFORT WHY Goma’s women-led music festival endures under rebels A women-led festival in Goma festival, now in its seventh year, drew nearly 3,000 people, according to organizers In rebel-held Goma performers using the stage to speak about peace, social cohesion and solidarity, themes that resonated in Goma

Rwanda War in Eastern DRC Kabila’s Goma Interview Exposes a Weak Return, and Rwanda’s Struggles Kabila ’s Goma Interview Reveals a Desperate Narrative That Weakens Congo—and Exposes Rwanda’s Playbook . Justice & Crime The UN mission disputes Rwanda’s account of the transfer through the Gisenyi-Goma border

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link An M23 soldier guards FARDC fighters at Stade de l’Unité in Goma Rwandan-backed rebel group M23, including killings, torture, enforced disappearances, and hostage-taking in Goma believe oppose them," Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International's Regional Director The Hidden Prisons of Goma The detention sites included: Chien Méchant (ANR compound) RTNC compound on Mount Goma Provincial Assembly