Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separated from it by the outlet of the Ruzizi River.

19 hours ago · Goma, Congo (AP) — Rwandan-backed rebels gained ground in eastern Congo on Wednesday despite the unilateral ceasefire they declared earlier this week, taking control of a city 60 miles (96 kilometers) from the provincial capital of Bukavu, civil society officials and residents told The Associated Press.. The M23 rebels on Monday announced the ceasefire on humanitarian grounds after pleas for ...

5 days ago · Congolese military bases in Bukavu were being emptied on Thursday to reinforce those along the way to the provincial capital, residents have told The Associated Press. Dujarric, the U.N. spokesman, said the United Nations has about 1,200 international and national staff and dependents in Bukavu. “We’re moving some people out of there as a ...

5 days ago · Volunteers line up at Funu Stadium in the city of Bukavu to register to fight alongside the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo against M23 rebels, Jan. 31, 2025.

5 days ago · The rebels are now reported to be moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu. The conflict in eastern DR Congo dates back to the 1990s but has rapidly escalated in recent weeks.

Aug 29, 2024 · Bukavu, a small city on the eastern edge of the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), is the gateway to one of the world’s most unique wildlife experiences – trekking to see the majestic eastern lowland gorillas.

Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separa... English Sign in

Bukavu is a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the capital of South Kivu Province. It is on the southwestern shore of Lake Kivu and is on the border with Rwanda. About 800,000 people live there.

Bukavu, city, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, central Africa, on a peninsula extending into Lake Kivu. It is a commercial and industrial centre, a lake port, and a tourist city with road access northwest to Kisangani, southwest to Kasai, south to Lubumbashi, and to East Africa.

Bukavu to Kamituga about 165km, which is the mineral capital of the province and one of the strategic mineral towns of the Country, may cost you just over $10. Expect the journey to take more than one day in rainy season due to the bad condition of the roads.