Congo's Hidden Toll: Tragedy Amid Chaos in Eastern Congo A devastating fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, has claimed at least 24 young lives.
The tragedy is a stark reminder of the dire human cost of conflict and neglect that plagues the region.
Beneath headlines about armed groups vying for control of the region's mineral wealth lies a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has controlled Bukavu since February 2025.