Rwanda-backed rebels capture Goma, Congo, leading to humanitarian crisis, U.N. concerns, and regional peacekeeping efforts.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

Congolese troops with support from Burundi's army appeared on Friday to be holding back a push south by Rwandan-backed rebels ...

This week, conflict and crisis dominate the headlines. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels have seized the ...

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Hundreds of wounded have been admitted to hospitals in Goma following days of intense clashes between Congolese forces and ...