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  • Fresh clashes reported near Goma following the death of willy ngoma

    Clashes near Goma in North Kivu spotlight renewed instability in eastern DRC and the broader regional Fresh fighting reported near Goma in North Kivu has renewed concerns over security in eastern Democratic Local reports said residents in parts of Goma heard heavy and light weapon fire on Sunday, and some chose The reported combat zone lies in a highly sensitive corridor near Goma, a city whose security has repeatedly DRC PEACE EFFORT Fresh clashes reported near Goma following the death of willy ngoma By Serge Kitoko

  • “I Had to Be There”: WHO Doctor Recounts Goma Crisis

    Thierno Balde recounts surviving Goma’s fall to M23 rebels, fighting cholera and mpox outbreaks, and a physician from Guinea working with the World Health Organization (WHO), lived through the fall of Goma Hours later, Goma was under M23 control. Two weeks later, on his 45th birthday, Dr. Working in Goma came at a price. Long hours, curfews, and constant threats left him exhausted. Hours later, Goma was under M23 control. Two weeks later, on his 45th birthday, Dr.

  • How Ruto’s Goma Appointment Undermines Congo’s Sovereignty

    Goma sits at the heart of a war zone. De‑facto recognition of M23 Goma is not just another consular district. Goma sits at the heart of a war zone. De‑facto recognition of M23 Goma is not just another consular district. Diplomatic fallout Diplomats warn that Kenya’s Goma gamble could backfire.

  • Kinshasa Stands Firm as Goma Airport Dispute Unfolds

    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

  • DRC Accuses MTN Rwanda of Illegal Operations in Goma

    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

  • MONUSCO Returns to Goma: A Strategic Blow to Rwanda’s M23 Occupation

    MONUSCO begins reopening Goma Airport under UN Resolution 2808, signaling renewed international pressure aggression, the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) has officially begun the gradual reopening of Goma ,” said Vivian van de Perre, Acting Head of MONUSCO, as she landed in Goma for the first time since the rebels, backed militarily and logistically by Rwanda, as confirmed by numerous UN reports, have used Goma The symbolic and strategic utility of Goma’s airport has vanished.

  • Kenya-DRC Diplomatic Clash Over Goma Consulate Nomination

    DRC rejects Kenya’s Goma Consul-General nomination, citing sovereignty and M23 occupation. 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 The DRC stressed that Goma, located in North Kivu, remains under illegal occupation by M23 rebels, a

  • France opens war crimes probe after aid worker’s death in Goma

    opens a war crimes investigation after a French UNICEF worker was killed in a reported drone strike in Goma have opened a war crimes investigation after the death of French humanitarian worker Karine Buisset in Goma separately confirmed that Buisset, one of its staff members, was killed in a reported drone strike in Goma Reporting across multiple outlets confirms the victim’s identity, the location in Goma, and the fact Reporting across multiple outlets confirms the victim’s identity, the location in Goma, and the fact

  • 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 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?

  • MONUSCO Pushes Ceasefire Steps After Swan’s Goma Visit

    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.

  • Explosions hit the Rwandan city of Gisenyi; 5 people reportedly dead, Muyaya re-assures Goma residents of protection | Xtrafrica Media Group https://static.wixstatic.com/media/436149_42f8dc0edd70475ba7c66ef154eee974~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2048,h_1364,al_c,q_90/goma%20gisenyi.jpg

    Explosions hit the Rwandan city of Gisenyi; 5 people reportedly dead, Muyaya re-assures Goma residents Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Rwanda -DRC border By the afternoon of Monday, January 27, the situation in Goma Explosions hit the Rwandan town of Gisenyi, located east of Goma. He said, "Given the security situation in Goma, where the Rwandan army is present, we want to assure He urged the residents of Goma to stay at home and avoid any acts of looting or vandalism.

  • Goma Youth Group Calls Peaceful March Against Rwanda’s Occupation

    Goma, DRC — December 27, 2025 In a strong show of civic engagement, Génération Z RDC, a coalition of youth, civil society, and grassroots movements in Goma, has officially notified local authorities of In a letter addressed to the Mayor of Goma, the organizers, representing diverse segments of Goma’s population “This civic duty obliges us to organize a peaceful march throughout the city of Goma,” the letter states In a letter addressed to the Mayor of Goma, the organizers, representing diverse segments of Goma’s population

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