M23 Rebels Advance Towards Goma Despite Ceasefire Calls
Heavy fighting resumed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 rebels pushed southward towards the strategic city of Goma. The Congolese military (FARDC), supported by local militias, engaged the rebels in direct combat on the outskirts of Sake.
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 35
Displaced: 8,500
Source: Radio Okapi / UN