Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what appears to be an attempt to expand their area of control in the country's east after capturing the city of Goma.

M23 plans to govern the city of Goma - a key gateway to rich mining areas that produce valuable resources like gold, tin, and coltan - giving the armed group access to trade routes and economic power

STORY: Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi vowed on Wednesday (January 29) to mount a response to reclaim territory seized by M23 rebels, who captured the eastern city of Goma earlier this week.