Rwanda accused of exploiting DRC conflict to boost mining sector
25,566 views Mar 24, 2025 #Tungsten #DRCongo #DemocraticRepublicofCongo
Rwanda is facing accusations of exploiting the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo to benefit its mining sector.
Critics including the UN and the EU claim Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are smuggling minerals like coltan and gold into Rwanda.
The European Union has responded by sanctioning Rwanda’s mine chief, but Kigali denies wrongdoing, insisting its focus is on modernizing its own industry.
Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from the tin mines in Kigali, Rwanda.
Congolese mother flees to Burundi with her children, urging leaders to bring peace to DR Congo.
3,934 views Mar 18, 2025 #DRCongo #NorthKivu #Burundi
Mawazo Christina, a Congolese mother of nine, fled to Burundi to escape violence in her village. She witnessed horrific acts, including killings and rapes, forcing her family to leave everything behind. Crossing the dangerous Rusizi River, she feared losing her children along the way. Now a refugee, she hopes for peace in Congo, urging leaders like President Tshisekedi and the M23 rebels to resolve the crisis so families like hers can return home. Despite the hardship, she remains hopeful for a better future.
She shares her story with Al Jazeera.
Thousands of Congolese children separated from parents as they flee to Burundi
2,585 views Mar 16, 2025 #CongoCrisis #M23Rebels #DRCongo
Thousands of unaccompanied children are among those fleeing the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and crossing into Burundi.
Many have told stories of being sexually abused or forced to work as porters by armed groups.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Rugombo in northwestern Burundi.
Tens of thousands flee DR Congo as M23 rebel fighting intensifies
7,619 views Mar 13, 2025 #M23Rebels #PeaceTalks #AlJazeeraEnglish
Fighting between the M23 rebels and government forces in DR Congo’s South Kivu province has forced over 60,000 people to flee to neighboring Burundi. The worsening humanitarian crisis comes as Angola prepares to host direct peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels next week. Many displaced families are struggling with limited access to food, water, and shelter, as aid groups warn of worsening conditions in refugee camps.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from the Burundi border town of Rugombo.
Rwanda, M23 and the conflict in Congo explained | Start Here
390,825 views Mar 2, 2025 #AJStartHere #CongoCrisis #AfricaNews
In just a few weeks, the M23 rebel group has taken control of a large area in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including two major cities. What’s happening? What does Rwanda have to do with it? And how does it relate to the decades-long conflict in this region? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:40 – How the current conflict has roots in the Rwandan genocide
02:40 – The First and Second Congo wars
03:58 – Who are the M23?
05:15 – How the M23 are backed by Rwanda
05:58 – What do the M23 and Rwanda want in eastern DRC?
07:37 – The battle over natural resources
08:25 – M23 and the Congo River Alliance (AFC)
09:22 – How the Congolese army is notoriously weak
10:40 – What’s being done to resolve the conflict?
12:00 – The impact on civilians caught up in the conflict
This episode features:
Richard Moncrieff | Project Director for the Great Lakes, International Crisis Group
Jason Stearns | Professor, Simon Fraser University; Director, Congo Research Group, NYU
Fred Bauma | Executive Director of Ebuteli
Maina King’ori | Regional Humanitarian Director of East and Central Africa, CARE
Crystal Orderson | Journalist
Explosions at M23 rally: Grenades detonate at rebel gathering in Bukavu
32,883 views Feb 28, 2025 #CongoCrisis #M23Rebels #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo
Two explosions have rocked a rally organized by M23 rebels and their allies in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, killing several people and injuring others. Thousands had gathered to hear leaders of the Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23 rebel group. The cause of the blasts remains unclear as authorities investigate.
Al Jazeera’s Alain Uaykani reports from Bukavu.
Former DRC police join M23 as rebels advance, while Lubero residents fear imminent attack
137,500 views Feb 24, 2025 #DRCongo #NorthKivu #Rwanda
Former DRC police officers in Bukavu have joined M23 rebels and are retraining under their command. Backed by Rwanda, M23 has rapidly advanced in the northeast, seizing key cities. Some locals in captured areas are aligning with the group, citing past hardships. The DRC government accuses Rwanda of seeking control over resources, while M23 claims to protect ethnic Tutsis. In Lubero, 450 km away, residents fear an imminent attack as M23 gains control of major roads. Market vendors hope for stability, but uncertainty looms as tensions rise.
UN Security Council resolution: Rwandan support for m23 condemned for the first time
11,328 views Feb 22, 2025 #UNSecurityCouncil #AlJazeeraEnglish #Rwanda
The UN Security Council has unanimously voted to condemn Rwanda’s support of M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
It called on Kigali to immediately withdraw its soldiers from the DRC and urged an immediate ceasefire.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from the United Nations.
M23 targets more territory: Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city
21,930 views Feb 22, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #M23
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing large areas in recent weeks. Calm is returning to Bukavu after the rebels took control of the city on Sunday, leaving 20 people dead. Residents fear further clashes as fighting intensifies.
Al Jazeera’s Alain Whykani Uaykani reports from Bukavu.
What can stop M23’s advance in Democratic Republic of Congo? | Inside Story
71,935 views Feb 22, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #Kinshasa
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, anxiety is growing in Kinshasa.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are advancing in the east, spreading out across north and south Kivu and are now aiming for the city of Uvira.
This is happening at such a rapid pace that it is stirring up memories of events of three decades ago.
Many regional players are involved including Uganda, Burundi and South Africa.
And that is increasing concerns the conflict could spread beyond the DRC.
Can M23 rebels push all the way to Kinshasa?
And what are the risks the conflict may escalate into another regional war?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests
Kambale Musavuli, Researcher at the Center for Research on the Congo.
Angela Muvumba Sellström, Senior Researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute.
Abdullahi Halakhe, peace and policy analyst and Senior Advocate at Refugees International.
M23 targets more territory: Rwanda-backed rebels advance on eastern DRC city
21,923 views Feb 22, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #M23
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels continue their advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, capturing large areas in recent weeks. Calm is returning to Bukavu after the rebels took control of the city on Sunday, leaving 20 people dead. Residents fear further clashes as fighting intensifies.
Al Jazeera’s Alain Whykani Uaykani reports from Bukavu.
DR Congo’s Bukavu falls to m23 rebels as fighting escalates in south Kivu
42,395 views Feb 20, 2025 #M23Rebels #DRCongo #AlJazeeraEnglish
Fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues as M23 rebels and their allies advance, seizing control of Bukavu, the provincial capital of South Kivu. Heavy clashes have disrupted daily life, forcing many residents to flee. Ports along Lake Kivu have just reopened after weeks of closure due to violence.
Al Jazeera’s Alain Uaykani reports from Bukavu.
Thousands flee eastern DRC as M23 orders camp evictions, residents return to looted homes amid fear
10,227 views Feb 18, 2025 #DRCongo #M23 #Rwanda
Thousands in eastern DRC are fleeing after M23 rebels ordered them out of displacement camps. A Sake resident, Bandu Munda, recalls fleeing in 2023, losing everything to war. Returning home, he finds his house damaged and looted but prefers staying over camp life. Fears persist due to leftover ordnance and the absence of authorities. He urges fighters to resolve the conflict, as civilians suffer without understanding the war’s purpose.
DR Congo conflict forces mass displacement near Goma, M23 denies allegations
4,945 views Feb 12, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #DRCongo
Fighting in DR Congo has displaced thousands near Goma, with many forced to leave the Bulengo displacement camp. Despite residents’ claims that they were told to leave, the M23 rebels insist that people are returning voluntarily to what they call secured homes in liberated areas. The conflict has left many struggling for safety and basic needs as tensions persist.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.
Mass graves in Goma: Hundreds killed when M23 rebels seized eastern DRC city
76,613 views Feb 4, 2025 #M23Rebels #DRCongo #AlJazeeraEnglish
Hundreds of Congolese who were killed during fighting in Goma are being buried in mass graves.
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group took control of the city last Monday.
The UN says at least 900 people were killed and many others were injured.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.
Conflict threatens to spread as M23 rebel group advances into South Kivu province
72,509 views Feb 2, 2025 #M23Rebels #DRCongo #AlJazeeraEnglish
Fears are growing that the conflict between Congolese government troops and M23 fighters could spread across the region.
The rebel group is advancing into South Kivu province in the east, after seizing the key city of Goma last week.
Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reports.
M23 rebels take Goma: Most of the city captured despite resistance
59,823 views Jan 30, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #CongoCrisis
M23 rebels have captured most of Goma in eastern DRC, despite resistance from government forces. The armed group is now reportedly advancing south towards Bukavu. More than 100 people have been killed in recent days as fighting intensifies. The Congolese President says he is determined to recover lost territory but is open to negotiations, including with Rwanda, the key backer of the M23.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Goma.
DR Congo violence: Fighting continues in Goma
165,592 views Jan 29, 2025 #M23Rebels #DRCongo #CongoNews
The city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo remains engulfed in violence as the M23 armed group, supported by Rwandan soldiers, battles for control. After seizing the airport and much of the city, nearly two days of gun battles have left streets littered with bodies and hundreds of civilians injured.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports.
M23 rebels claim seizing key DR Congo city of Goma
112,526 views Jan 28, 2025 #M23Rebels #DRCongo #AlJazeeraEnglish
The M23 armed group says it has taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Thousands of residents are fleeing and some government troops have surrendered. Furious over the M23 advance, the DRC cut ties with Rwanda and called for UN sanctions on its neighbour.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports.
DRC violence: UN relocates staff from Goma as Congolese army clashes with M23 fighters intensify
81,185 views Jan 26, 2025 #DRCongo #M23 #Rwanda
Congolese army vehicles head to the front lines on Goma’s outskirts. Fighting against the M23 armed group intensifies. Congolese officials accuse Rwanda of backing M23, but Kigali denies involvement. The army vows to defend Goma with support from regional and UN peacekeepers. The UN relocates non-essential staff from Goma as 400,000 people have been displaced since the year’s start. Bombings cause fear among residents. The decades-long conflict persists with failed ceasefires, making peace appear distant.
Al Jazeera’s Rylee Carlson reports.
The battle for Goma: DR Congo deploys heavy weapons to fight m23 rebels
102,874 views Jan 25, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #M23Rebels #NorthKivu
The Democratic Republic of Congo has ramped up its military efforts in eastern regions to com-bat M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda. The UN confirms its peacekeepers are engaged in heavy fighting, with the conflict escalating on the frontlines. Tragically, the military governor of North Kivu was killed during the fighting. Key towns are falling under rebel control as the group ad-vances.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eastern DR Congo conflict: North Kivu residents flee M23 advances
39,892 views Jan 24, 2025 #M23Rebels #AlJazeeraEnglish #HumanitarianCrisis
The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is facing turmoil as the M23 rebel group seizes territory, including the strategic town of Sake, 20 kilometers from Goma. The fighters have already surrounded Goma, a key provincial capital. More than two million people have been forced to flee their homes amidst the conflict. The Congolese army continues to lose ground, raising fears of further displacement and instability.
Al Jazeera’s Ferdia Carr reports from North Kivu.
Rebel leader tells Al Jazeera they’re ‘fighting for survival’ in DR Congo | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa has told Al Jazeera that the rebel group’s fight in eastern DR Congo is one for survival and insists that it is looking for dialogue to end the decades-long conflict.
