M23 rebel group strengthens in Congo under new leader Corneille Nangaa

The M23 rebel group in eastern Congo has gained strength, taking control of Goma. A new leader, Corneille Nangaa, has emerged, shifting the group's identity from an ethnic Tutsi faction to a more diverse, Congolese nationalist group. Nangaa, previously the head of Congo's electoral body, now leads the M23 as part of the Congo River Alliance. This coalition aims to address local grievances and challenge the Congolese government, contrasting with the group's earlier focus on Tutsi interests. Unlike their 2012 campaign, the M23 now seeks to establish a civilian administration in Goma and present itself as a legitimate Congolese force. Nangaa emphasized their commitment to returning displaced people and continuing their push toward the national capital, Kinshasa.