France, Jan. 30 -- Rwanda-backed fighters were in control of almost the entire city of Goma in the DR Congo on Wednesday, as residents began to re-emerge after days of deadly fighting, while Angola urged the leaders of both countries to attend peace talks.M23 forces are reportedly continuing their advance raising fears of a wider conflict in the region.

The rebels' approach to Kavumu- home to Bukavu's airport- risks triggering clashes with Congolese and Burundian troops already deployed to defend the DRC's South Kivu province.

Tshisekedi skips crisis summit as M23 tightens grip on eastern DRC

While some Congolese forces reportedly hold out in isolated areas, rebel patrols have become a common sight, according to Reuters, reinforcing th...