M23 Rebels Claim Control of Goma Amid Intensified Clashes.

M23 rebels say they have seized Goma, a key trading hub in eastern DR Congo, after heavy fighting with the army. The conflict, which has escalated since early 2025, has seen the rebels capture more territory than ever.

The UN Security Council heard accusations from the US, UK, and France that Rwandan troops were backing the M23, a claim Rwanda denies.

Since 2021, M23 has expanded its hold on mineral-rich regions, forcing over 400,000 people to flee in the past month.