Crisis Deepens: U.S., Kenya demand ceasefire as M23 seizes Goma, Bukavu

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged an immediate ceasefire in the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following the recent capture of Goma and Bukavu by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group.

In a phone conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto, Rubio condemned the ongoing violence and stressed that military action is not the solution.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a diplomatic resolution, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and regional stability.

The fall of Goma and Bukavu, two strategic cities in eastern DRC, has heightened tensions in the region, with fears of a broader crisis.

The United States and Kenya have vowed to work closely with international partners to restore peace and prevent further humanitarian fallout.