Romanian mercenaries withdraw from DR Congo as M23 rebels tighten grip on Goma

Romanian mercenaries queue to be screened as they are evacuated from Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at the Grande Barrier border crossing on the Gisenyi side of Rwanda on January 29, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Rwanda reported receiving more than 280 of the mercenaries.