Report Details
Initial Publish Date
Last Updated: 07 FEB 2025
Report Focus Location: Africa
Authors: FJ
Contributors: GSAT
GSAT Lead: MF
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SITUATION SUMMARY
On 27 January 2025, M23 rebels seized Goma, DRC’s largest city and a vital economic hub, resulting in over 900 deaths in just two weeks and widespread looting of humanitarian supplies. Additionally, diplomatic tensions have escalated, with allegations of Rwandan support for the rebels and stalled peace talks. The rebel advance, including the capture of Nyabibwe, underscores the deepening security crisis in the region.
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Nathan Ackerman is Managing Director of Riley Risk, specializing in complex geopolitical threats. A published author in The Guardian, Devex, and IPSB with military and intelligence expertise, he founded RileySENTINEL for actionable security insights.
Dr. Marko Filijovic is a Special Advisor for Riley Risk with expertise in geopolitical risk, security intelligence, artic defense and threat analysis. He holds a PhD in Security Studies from the University Of Beograd.
GSAT (Geopolitical and Security Analysis Team) is Riley Sentinel's collective byline for team contributions or analysts requiring profile management due to sensitive work. All contributors are vetted by Riley Risk senior staff.
