M23 fighters further encircle key DRC city of Goma

The fall of Minova to M23 fighters backed by the Rwandan army further encircles regional capital Goma in a conflict that has displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

A Congolese soldier (C) walks among Congolese displaced fleeing the area of Minova near the port of Nzulo on January 21, 2025 where they will board boats to seek shelter in Goma. (Credit: AFP)