Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The M23 armed group, backed by Rwanda, has seized control of Goma, a key city in eastern DR Congo, and is advancing towards South Kivu province. This has intensified the long-standing instability in the mineral-rich region. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and large-scale displacement, with humanitarian conditions worsening. The situation poses a significant threat to regional stability, as tensions between Rwanda and DR Congo continue to escalate. The UN and international actors have expressed serious concerns over the potential for cross-border conflicts and the broader impact on the Great Lakes region.