DR Congo crisis: rebels claim Goma takeover
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels reportedly take over much of Goma city in eastern DR Congo
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "DR Congo crisis: rebels claim Goma takeover" was published on January 27, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.
January 27, 2025 ·33m · Focus on Africa
Summary
Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over most of the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo. There are reports of Congolese and Rwandan troops exchanging fire across the border. Calls for European Union member countries to respect the human rights of migrants in North Africa. Plus, we remember one of the forgotten black victims of the Holocaust.Presenter : Audrey Brown Producers : Yvette Twagiramariya , Bella Hassan and Amie Liebowitz in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Episode Description
Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over most of the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo. There are reports of Congolese and Rwandan troops exchanging fire across the border. Calls for European Union member countries to respect the human rights of migrants in North Africa.
Plus, we remember one of the forgotten black victims of the Holocaust.
Presenter : Audrey Brown Producers : Yvette Twagiramariya , Bella Hassan and Amie Liebowitz in London. Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.