An exodus of tens of thousands of people took place after authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo ordered the evacuation of part of Goma city on Thursday. The order was issued due to the risk of further eruptions from the volcano Nyiragongo.

DR Congo orders evacuation in eruption hit Goma, move triggers mass exodus

Congo’s Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted for the first time in nearly two decades, turning the night sky a fiery red and sending lava onto a major highway as panicked residents tried to flee Goma.

Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupts after nearly 2 decades

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DR Congo orders evacuation in eruption hit Goma, move triggers mass exodus

Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupts after nearly 2 decades