Congo volcano erupts for first time in years, sending people fleeing from major city

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged residents of the eastern city of Goma to evacuate after a volcano overlooking the area erupted. Lava from Mount Nyiragongo approached Goma’s airport late on Saturday, as thousands of residents carrying mattresses and other belongings fled the border city on foot – many towards the frontier […]

Congo volcano erupts for first time in years, sending people fleeing from major city