DR Congo army clashes with rebels as Angola pursues peace bid

entrance of Goma, provincial capital of North Kivu

The entrance of Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu in the DRC. Tensions between DR Congo and Rwanda are at their highest in years, with the DRC accusing its smaller neighbour of backing the M23. PHOTO | ALEXIS HUGUET | AFP

Goma

M23 rebels and DR Congo troops clashed heavily in North Kivu province on Friday as Angola's president pursued diplomatic efforts to bring peace between neighbours Kinshasa and Kigali.