Bukavu, DRC—Chaos has erupted as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reach the city’s outskirts, triggering gunfire, looting, and fears of further escalation.
Chaos has erupted in Bukavu, eastern Congo, as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reach the city's outskirts. Reports indicate sporadic gunfire and widespread looting across the area.
The World Food Programme has confirmed that 6,800 tonnes of food from its warehouse in Bukavu are being looted, with large crowds making off with sacks of supplies.
The rebels have been advancing south toward Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since seizing Goma—the region’s largest city—at the end of last month.
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for dialogue between the warring parties in eastern Congo. Speaking at an African Union summit in Addis Ababa, he stressed that military force is not the solution, emphasizing that peace can only be achieved through negotiations.
Concerns over a potential regional conflict have grown as the rebels continue their push south. Leaders from Eastern and Southern African regional blocs urged all parties to engage in direct talks last weekend.
However, Congolese President, Félix Tshisekedi, has refused to negotiate with the M23. He also canceled his appearance at the African Union summit, opting to send his prime minister in his place. Meanwhile, Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, has repeatedly denied supporting the M23.
The United States has warned of potential sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials, while the European Parliament has urged the European Union to suspend direct budgetary support to Rwanda.
If Bukavu, a city of about two million people, falls to the M23, it would mark the largest territorial expansion by the rebels since their insurgency resumed in 2022. Such a loss would further undermine Kinshasa’s authority in Congo’s eastern borderlands, a region rich in minerals.
The humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo worsens after M23 rebels captured Kavumu Airport, a key hub for aid and military operations, further isolating conflict zones.
African leaders have gathered in Tanzania's city of Dar es Salaam in efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Continued violence and looting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are significantly hindering aid operations and escalating the humanitarian crisis, the United Nations (UN) reported.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has vowed a "strong and coordinated" response to reclaim the city of Goma, which was seized by M23 rebels earlier this week.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Rwanda’s president that Washington is deeply troubled by the fall of Goma to Rwandan-backed rebels. As fighting escalates, the US is urging the UN Security Council to take action to halt the offensive in eastern Congo.
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A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 18 dead and 10 injured as thousands of people, many heading to the Kumbh Mela festival, attempted to board delayed trains. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of overcrowding at public transportation hubs in India.
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Panama City, Panama, February 18, 2025 – Vessel traffic through the Panama Canal rebounded significantly in January, with data showing an almost 50% year-on-year increase.
Severe flooding and a harsh Arctic blast have claimed at least 14 lives across multiple US states, with emergency crews working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents amid rising waters and plunging temperatures.
Kazakhstan will once again host global leaders, policymakers, and business experts at the Astana International Forum in May, following a one-year break.
Panama City, Panama, February 18, 2025 – Vessel traffic through the Panama Canal rebounded significantly in January, with data showing an almost 50% year-on-year increase.
Severe flooding and a harsh Arctic blast have claimed at least 14 lives across multiple US states, with emergency crews working tirelessly to rescue stranded residents amid rising waters and plunging temperatures.
Over 150 false killer whales have been stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia. Rescue teams are working to save the surviving dolphins, while the cause of the stranding remains under investigation.
NASA has raised the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth in 2032 to 3.1%, making it the most threatening space rock recorded in modern forecasting. While the risk is still low, experts emphasize the need for continued monitoring.
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