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Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on the city of Butembo, North Kivu, and capture Kamanyola in South Kivu,

M23 campaign — Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on the city of Butembo, North Kivu, and capture Kamanyola in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo after defeating Congolese forces. Local

Published February 18, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: M23 campaign.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels advance on the city of Butembo, North Kivu, and capture Kamanyola in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo after defeating Congolese forces. Local officials say M23 forces are now preparing to advance on Uvira. [https://apnews.com/article/congo-un-children-killed-bukavu-rebels-0b72da70e3e96b1c100812443fc3201a (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-18).