M23 rebels gain control of Goma in eastern Congo as Rwanda's Kagame calls for ceasefire

M23 rebels have taken control of large areas in Goma, eastern Congo, including the airport, according to the United Nations. This follows a weekslong advance, leading to increased violence and displacement among residents. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has called for a ceasefire amid the escalating conflict. His government denies backing the M23 rebels, despite reports of Rwandan forces in Congo. Tensions remain high as both sides accuse each other of supporting armed groups. M23 plans to establish an administration in Goma to restore normalcy and allow displaced people to return. Analysts suggest that achieving a rebel withdrawal may be more challenging than in 2012, when M23 previously captured the city.