The regional capital has been seized by M23 rebels who are now advancing further into the east.
Numerous casualties have been reported and a large number of individuals have been displaced from their homes.
A prolonged offensive by rebels backed by Rwanda in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating into a crisis that is affecting the region.
The United Nations estimated last year that approximately 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are participating in the conflict.
The government in Kinshasa claims that the armed group M23 is seeking control of the mineral-rich region.
Rwanda has denied allegations of supporting the rebels and has deployed troops to prevent the violence from spreading into its territory.
Efforts are being made by leaders from southern and eastern Africa to mediate between the opposing sides.
Will their mediation efforts be successful?
Host: James Bays
Guests:
- Nicodemus Minde – Researcher, East Africa Peace and Security Governance Program, Institute for Security Studies
- Crystal Orderson – Journalist, The Africa Report
- Yinka Adegoke – Editor, Semafor Africa
