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President of Rwanda Paul Kagame: I held two conversations this week with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Eastern DRC, including earlier today. What has been said about these conversations in the media by South African officials and President Ramaphosa himself contains a lot of distortion, deliberate attacks, and even lies. If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed. A few important clarifications for the record: 1. The Rwanda Defence Force is an army, not a militia. 2. SAMIDRC is not a peacekeeping force, and it has no place in this situation. It was authorized by SADC as a belligerent force engaging in offensive combat operations to help the DRC Government fight against its own people, working alongside genocidal armed groups like FDLR which target Rwanda, while also threatening to take the war to Rwanda itself.

Congo's M23 rebels advance towards South Kivu's capital Bukavu, sources say

Congolese authorities banned protests in Kinshasa after violent demonstrations targeted embassies, including France and the US

President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa: Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the result of an escalation by the rebel group M23 and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) militia engaging the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and attacking peacekeepers from the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC)

UN: Parts of our facilities burned in DRC amid protests

EU foreign policy chief: Attacks on embassies in DRC unacceptable

Germany suspends talks with Rwanda on development aid

Congo rebel leader Nangaa says M23 plans to administer Goma

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese army/militias clashed in Goma amid calls by African leaders for cease-fir

US Department of State: DRC: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens of protests occurring outside of embassy installations in Kinshasa. U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in place and avoid movements in Kinshasa. Keep a low profile and limit their movements. Avoid crowds and gatherings

Dutch Embassy in Congo's capital also targeted by protesters - Dutch government statement

France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that an attack by protesters against the French embassy in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa was "unacceptable."

The French, US, Rwandan, Ugandan and Kenyan embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa have been attacked by protesters, a European diplomatic source said

DRCongo : anti-M23/Rwanda protests continue in the Congolese capital Kinshasa for a second day. Protesters are now rallying in front of western embassies as well

After an intense fight, Goma is finally fully under the control of M23. AFC/M23 Military spokesman Lt Col Willy Ngoma is seen at the airport

Fire burning at French Embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo, as police battle spontaneous protests over M23 rebel offensive in eastern city of Goma

Protesters attack Ugandan embassy in Kinshasa, Congo

UN peacekeeping chief says there's no question that there's Rwandan troops in Goma supporting M23, difficult to tell what the numbers are

Kenya's President William Ruto: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo presidents agree to a meeting on Wednesday to discuss congo war

In Bukavu thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest the attack on Goma by the M23 and RDF, and affirm that eastern Congo is part of the DRC "il n'y a pas de RDC sans l'Est". Fear is growing that Rwanda plans to annex the entire Kivu region

Congolese rebels say they have "taken" the key city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda, accusing it of fuelling the rebellion

M23 forces are believed to have entered downtown Goma and are patrolling streets in Goma. Goma airport is fully under M23. European Mercenaries that have been fighting for President Tshisekendi are reported to have surrendered to M23

DRC: The Vice-Governor of North Kivu province launched a solemn appeal to all law enforcement and security officers. In his message, he urged them to mobilize fully to ensure the defense of the homeland in the face of the security challenges facing the region

Congolese army and SADC troops deploy around Goma, threatened by M23 rebelsnnArmy vehicles were headed to the front line on the outskirts of Goma in eastern Congo Saturday, as fighting between Congolese military and M23 rebels continues

M23 rebels (supp by Rwanda) in the eastern DRC has warned Congolese govt troops in Goma that the 48-hour ultimatum to lay down their arms is approaching. UN Security Council meeting moved up to today. UN and SADC troops remain. Expect further battles around Goma soon

Goma: The '8e CEPAC La Source' church announced this morning the suspension of its services due to the security situation in the city. Officials explained that worshippers are invited to continue praying from their homes. The Swahili service currently in progress has also been suspended. The Church is calling for vigilance, while urging believers to pray for peace and security in the city

UK, US, and France urge their nationals to leave DR Congo amid escalating clashes between the army and M23 rebels. With peace talks failing, the rebel group—backed by Rwandan forces—has seized large parts of eastern DRC, worsening the humanitarian crisis

Congo has just recalled its diplomats deployed in Rwanda with immediate effect and asks Kigali to stop, within 48 hours, all diplomatic and consular activities of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Kinshasa

North Kivu: Civilians trapped between FARDC and M23. In the Lubero territory of the DRC, thousands of people are fleeing intense fighting. A thread on the daily lives of the inhabitants, through their testimonies and images

Opposition in DRC unites against President Félix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional amendment, with demonstrations expected to defend constitutional rights