The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (French: Forces armées de la république démocratique du Congo [FARDC]) is the state organisation responsible for defending the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Armed Forces of the Republic of the Congo (French: Forces armées de la République du Congo), also less formally denoted as the Forces armées congolaises or its acronym FAC, are the military forces of the Republic of the Congo. They consist of the Congolese Army, the Congolese Air Force, the Congolese Marine (Navy) , and the Congolese ...

10 hours ago · The M23 rebels captured the city of Goma around two weeks ago The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have attacked Congolese government forces in the South Kivu province, breaking a two-day lull in ...

4 days ago · Rwanda sees Burundi's army as another security threat in eastern DR Congo. The nation that borders both Rwanda and DR Congo has had thousands of soldiers there for years.

Jan 29, 2025 · After entering Goma on Monday night, the rebels faced pockets of resistance, particularly around strategic areas including the airport. They took control of the airport by Tuesday evening, and...

In early 2025, fighting between Congolese security forces and militant groups led by M23 escalated rapidly, culminating in M23’s capture of Goma, the regional hub of the Eastern Democratic Republic...

Dec 20, 2024 · GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the armed forces chief and several other top officers in a major reshuffle while the military battles rebels in the country’s eastern region, state media announced late Thursday.

The FARDC Navy is the naval branch of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's armed forces, responsible for securing the country's vast waterways, including the Congo River and major lakes. It plays a crucial role in protecting transportation routes, preventing illegal activities, and supporting ground forces during operations.

The Land Forces (French: Forces Terrestres), also called the Congolese Army, are the land warfare component and the largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC).

10 hours ago · The rebels have seized vast swathes of land in the eastern DR Congo, including the major city of Goma. ... Lawrence Kanyuka responded to the arrests by the Congolese authorities of 84 army ...