International Affairs

One Year After Goma’s Fall: The Stark Reality of Rwanda-Backed Rebel Control

By Economics Desk | January 27, 2026

A year after M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized Goma in eastern Congo, the city remains trapped in economic collapse and humanitarian despair—an urgent warning about unchecked regional instability with direct implications for global security.

One year ago, the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group stormed into Goma, a vital city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking yet another tragic chapter in a region plagued by conflict. Today, the scars are not just physical but deeply economic and humanitarian. While local markets hum with activity out of necessity, the absence of functioning banks and a shuttered international airport have strangled economic life, pushing thousands deeper into poverty. How Long Will the World Ignore This Strategic Threat on Africa’s Doorstep? The takeover of Goma by M23 is not an isolated incident but part of a broader...

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