Escalation in DRC: M23 Rebels Capture Goma and Advance Toward Bukavu
M23 rebels have captured Goma in eastern DRC, escalating ongoing conflicts and worsening a humanitarian crisis affecting over one million...
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Launch of Intensive Weather Forecast Testbed in Southern Africa
The WISER EWSA initiative launched an intensive weather forecasting testbed in Zambia from 30 January to 7 February 2025, aiming...
Overview of the Escalating Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Conflict between the M23 armed group and the Congolese army has intensified in northeastern DRC, particularly affecting North and South...
Cyclone Chido and Vanuatu Earthquake: A Crisis of Humanitarian Need
Tropical Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc in Mayotte, Comoros, and Mozambique, leading to significant loss of life and infrastructure damage. Concurrently,...
M23 Rebels Mock Captured Mercenaries Amid Goma’s Unrest
The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have overtaken Goma and released Romanian mercenaries, prompting mixed reactions from local residents. The...
Civilians in Eastern Congo Face Dire Choices Amid Rising Rebellion
Civilians in eastern Congo are faced with a grave dilemma—stay and risk violence from a weak military or flee to...
Rwanda-Backed M23 Forces Intensify Control Over Goma, DRC
M23 rebels have tightened their control over Goma, leading to a humanitarian crisis with over 100 dead and nearly 1,000...
M23 Reinforces Control Over Goma Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have gained control over Goma, a critical city in the DRC, following intense fighting that...
M23 Rebels Strengthen Control in Eastern Congo as Calls for Ceasefire Intensify
In January 2025, M23 rebels advanced, taking control of Goma, eastern Congo's major city. Rwanda's President Kagame has called for...
M23 Rebels Expand Control in Goma as Calls for Ceasefire Intensify
M23 rebels have seized parts of Goma, including the airport, aggravating the humanitarian crisis as many flee the violence. Rwandan...
