Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), taking over the regional governor’s office as government forces withdrew.
Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo
Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels appear to be heading toward a third major city in eastern Congo. International pressure rose Tuesday over the M23’s expansion in the mineral-rich region that’s critical for global technology.
Congo fighting: Rise of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels harder to stop this time
M23's last occupation of Goma was short-lived, and within a year they were a defeated force. This time, things are different.
Why Have Rwanda-Backed Rebels Seized 2 Congolese Cities and Is There an End in Sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces
Rwanda-backed rebels tighten their grip on a major city in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels have tightened their grip on Bukavu a day after seizing the second major city in eastern Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels capture key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the eastern city of Bukavu with the backing of Rwandan forces, the second major city in the mineral-rich Kivu region to fall in three weeks.
Rwanda’s Proxy War? M23 Rebels Capture Bukavu as Congo Accuses Kigali of Expansionism
The DRC government has accused Rwanda of orchestrating the offensive, citing M23’s military precision and advanced weaponry ...
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Kigali embraces high-resolution topographic mapping for urban development
The City of Kigali has completed a transformative three-year project, which focuses on large-scale mapping and urban mobility. Launched in September 2021, the initiative has resulted in the creation ...
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Greetings, from Rwanda
In the whole time I was there I barely saw any litter, especially in Kigali­—a vibrant city with a good mix of modern and traditional. Rwanda is famous for its gorillas, but seeing chimpanzees ...
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Rwanda and Africa50 to fast-track operationalisation of Kigali smart city
An architectural design of Kigali Innovation City. [Courtesy] Pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager Africa50 has announced the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA ...
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Where We Work
KIGALI (Kigali City): UNHCR Rwanda’s Office in Kigali coordinates all operations for nearly 135,000 refugees, asylum seekers and people of concern across the country. In addition to camp-based ...
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Rwandan-backed rebels clash with Congolese forces over control of Goma
Kigali accuses the Congolese military and its ... of “mass panic,” saying displacement camps on the outskirts of the city had emptied of hundreds of thousands of people “within hours.” ...
The Rwandan-backed M23 militants fuelling conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo
In March 2022, the M23 movement, supported by Rwanda, launched an offensive in North Kivu against Congo’s army and UN forces. M23, referring to March 23 2009, is a Rwanda-backed rebel group whose ...
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Distance Between New York City and Kigali
Travel direction from Kigali to New York City is and direction from New York City to Kigali is The map below shows the location of Kigali and New York City. The blue line represents the ...