Hired to bolster Congo's underpaid and disorganised army, the mercenaries operated high-tech military drones that had long been effectively grounded by Rwandan air defences, according to an ...

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.

Thousands Flee Fighting in Congo as Rebels Claim They've Captured the Key City of Goma GOMA, Congo (AP) — Thousands fled the city of Goma on Monday as fighting raged between Congolese forces and ...