Rwanda-Backed Rebels, Congo Forces Fight for Control of Goma

South African president urged Rwanda to implement a ceasefire
United Nations says Rwandan troops present inside Goma

An M23 fighter in Keshero, Goma, on Jan. 27.Source: AFP/Getty Images

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By Simon Marks and Michael J Kavanagh

January 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM UTC

Updated on

January 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM UTC

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Fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army continued for a second day in Goma on Tuesday amid calls by African leaders for an immediate ceasefire.

M23 fighters stormed the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city on Monday in an attempt to capture the trading and humanitarian hub that’s home to 2 million people. The assault on the city drew condemnation from the US and the United Nations, as Rwandan President Paul Kagame faced growing pressure to stop backing the rebel group.