UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict
Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardise the over $1 billion of aid it receives every year. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma,
DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, after the M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma.
Tems cancels Kigali concert over DR Congo-Rwanda conflict
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, on Friday cancelled her ‘Born in the Wild’ tour stop in Kigali, Rwanda. Tems announced the cancellation of her
Rwanda-backed force vows to march on capital in DR Congo conflict
The Rwanda-backed armed group M23 vowed on Thursday to march on the DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, as its fighters made further advances in the mineral-rich east of the country.
UK signals potential aid cuts to Rwanda amid escalating violence in DR Congo
The escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn the attention of the United Kingdom, which is now threatening to withhold aid from Rwanda. ・The UK threatens to withhold funding from Rwanda due to its involvement in the escalating conflict in DRC ・Rwanda receives over $1 billion in global aid annually from the UK ・British
France to propose UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DRC conflict
France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that aims to "increase the pressure on Rwanda" ...
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DRC conflict | African Unite Borders Bus Trucks association concerned for drivers' safety
Meanwhile, African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association has expressed concerns following the spat between the Rwandan ...
Fighting stalls in east Congo as troops push back Rwanda-backed rebels
The Tutsi-led rebels have seized Goma, the largest city in east Congo and capital of North Kivu province, which is home to ...
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Goma capture sparks fears of deeper regional conflict as Rwanda-backed rebels push south
Kenyan President William Ruto, the East African Community (EAC) chair, convened a virtual summit on 29 January to discuss the worsening security situation – which Tshisekedi skipped. In his absence, ...
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FACTSHEET: A short history of the conflict in the DRC and M23
M23 formed in 2012 when Tutsi soldiers broke away from the Congolese Army saying promises made to them in the 2009 agreement ...
What is the fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo about - and is Rwanda invading?
Rebels claim to have captured the key city of Goma in the DRC, as the decades-long conflict becomes even more volatile. Sky ...
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Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for ... Mr. Kagame has denied that Rwanda is arming M23, or that his troops are in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He says M23 is simply defending the rights of Congo ...
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Kagame hits back at Ramaphosa over DRC conflict
If South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day," Kagame warned.
Amid DRC violence, Rwanda falsely accuses US, EU, UN of triggering hostilities
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels triggered the ongoing hostilities by launching an offensive north of Goma, on Oct. 26, 2023, in ...