U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.

Our peacekeepers are also planning on sending out patrols today in Goma to assess the situation, to conduct resupplies and assess routes in the capital,' says spokesman - Anadolu Ajansı

Rwanda-backed rebels claimed they captured eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped, the Associated Press reported.

As I pray for the swift restoration of peace and security, I call on local authorities and the international community to make every effort to resolve conflict through peaceful means,' says pontiff -

Rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma in the DRC, as the decades-long conflict becomes even more volatile. Sky News takes a look at what's going on.

The State Department is urging Americans not to visit and to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo as rebellion intensifies.

Democratic Republic of Congo - A million displaced, one story at a time: Protecting women and girls in the heart of conflict

The SANDF’s current state is a reflection of broader challenges facing South Africa, a lack of investment, poor leadership, and a failure to prioritise national security. The standoff with Rwanda and the DRC conflict have exposed these weaknesses and highlighted the urgent need for reform.

Minister Lamola expresses grave concerns over the escalating conflict between Rwanda and the DRC, warning of potential regional war as tensions rise between South African and Rwandan leaders.