M23 takes its name from the date of these peace accords. [23] [3] In August 2012, M23's leadership structure was formalized, with Bishop Jean-Marie Runiga Lugerero, a former CNDP …

1 day ago · What is M23? M23 is one of more than 100 militias roaming the mineral-rich areas of eastern Congo.But the group stands out from the rest because of its territorial gains and its …

1 day ago · The M23's origins are tied to these tensions - it is the latest incarnation of a rebel group that says it is fighting for the interests of the minority Tutsi community in eastern DR …

19 hours ago · M23 appears to be preparing to stay in Congo for good, telling the AP of their plans to set up an administration and return displaced people to their homes. Analysts have …

2 days ago · M23 has issued mining permits and formed a “state-like administration” for mining production, trade and transport, according to U.N. experts, with profits of more than $800,000 …

Nov 23, 2022 · Formed 10 years ago, the Rwanda-backed Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) soon made its first mark when it briefly occupied Goma, a city of 1 million today. An African-led …

1 day ago · M23 has made lightning advances over the past month, grabbing territory and expanding its control over North Kivu province's lucrative coltan, gold and tin ore mines in …

2 days ago · The M23 has made significant territorial gains along Congo’s border with Rwanda in recent weeks, after months of regional attempts to make peace failed. On Sunday night, the …

In late March 2022, the March 23 Movement (M23), supported by Rwanda, launched an offensive in North Kivu against the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), …

2 days ago · M23 fighters have been locked in a conflict with the Congolese army and UN peacekeepers on Goma’s outskirts for several days. The battle for the key city is the latest …