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Provincial capital and city in North Kivu, DR Congo

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Goma: Provincial capital and city in North Kivu, DR Congo
Goma is a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the capital and largest city of the North Kivu Province, and is located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu and shares borders with the Bukumu Chiefdom to the north, Rwanda to the east and the Masisi Territory to the west. The city lies in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, and is only 13–18 km (8.1–11.2 mi) south of the active volcano Mount Nyiragongo. With an approximate area of 75.72 km2 (29.24 sq mi), the city has a population of 782,000 people in 2024, with an additional 500,000 displaced people.

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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy [Video]

Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
DR Congo foreign minister calls on UN for action as rebels take over Goma [Video]

DR Congo foreign minister calls on UN for action as rebels take over Goma

Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:05Published

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