Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Congolese forces losing control of major stronghold as Rwanda-backed rebels move in
Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control
Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more territory in the country’s conflict-battered east.
Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.
Congolese civilians caught in a growing rebellion flee to Rwanda after facing terrible choice
Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo's escalating rebellion face a terrible choice: Retreat into Congo's interior and seek the protection of a weak army in disarray, or cross into nearby Rwanda,
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive
Rwanda Urges Ceasefire in Congo, Negotiations With Rebels, Foreign Minister Says
(Reuters) - Rwanda, which diplomats say backs M23 fighters who seized Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo this week, called on Wednesday for a ceasefire across eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with the rebels while denying Rwandan troops were involved.
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Rwanda does a Putin in Congo
Vladimir Putin grabbed Donbas, an eastern region of Ukraine, and pretended he had not. As a figleaf he used local separatist forces, which Russia armed, supplied and directed. These forces, he claimed,
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese city in a bid to occupy territory and exploit minerals.
Ramaphosa, Kagame Trade Barbs Over Rwanda-Backed Siege in Congo
Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused his South African counterpart of “lies” and “distortion” over comments about the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ratcheting up tensions between the two leaders amid regional efforts to secure a ceasefire.
US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels in eastern Congo
The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to consider measures to halt an offensive by Rwandan troops and M23 rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a conflict there escalates.
DR Congo breaks relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed M23 militia seizes Goma
The conflict comes amid rising global tensions after Donald Trump’s election, especially between Washington and Beijing, over control of strategic minerals like those present in the Congo.
Refugees and surrendering Congolese soldiers stream into Rwanda
Refugees head to Rwanda even as Congo and the UN accuse it of fueling the conflict with its own troops and weapons.