Congo's president urges youth to join military against advancing Rwanda-backed rebels

Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi has urged young people to join the military to combat Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who are expanding their control in eastern Congo. This call comes as the rebels captured Goma, a key city in the region. The M23 rebels, supported by around 4,000 Rwandan troops, are advancing deeper into South Kivu. A regional summit has called for an immediate ceasefire and urged the Congolese government to engage in talks with the rebels. Tshisekedi's government faces challenges as foreign military contractors have withdrawn, weakening the Congolese military. Tensions are rising between Rwanda and South Africa, with both countries exchanging threats amid the ongoing conflict.