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Rwanda accuses international community of bias on eastern DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 05, 2025

He reiterated Rwanda's support for a political solution between the M23 and the Congolese government, stating, "Our defensive measures are to defend o...

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency session on Congo crisis
Amina Wako  |  Feb 04, 2025

The DRC requested the urgent meeting, which has gained the support of 29 member states and 22 observer states.

Kagame says he's unsure if there are any Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

On allegations that Rwanda smuggles other minerals from eastern DRC, Kagame shifted focus to global actors, particularly Western nations.

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

Rwanda denies SADC accusations of attacks on SAMIDRC troops, civilians
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

SADC expressed concern that the RDF's involvement in these attacks had further worsened the security situation in eastern DRC and undermined both the...

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting - UN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric warned that the number of deaths was expected to rise further.

South Africa, Rwanda in efforts to de-escalate tensions days after presidential spat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 31, 2025

In an apparent damage-control effort, South African Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola engaged his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Nduhung...

SADC leaders meet in Harare over escalating eastern DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 31, 2025

The meeting comes just days after the M23 rebel group seized control of Goma, the regional capital, in a dramatic escalation of its years-long insurge...

Tshisekedi declares war on M23 Rebels, accuses Rwanda of military involvement
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

He accused Rwanda of deploying "thousands of soldiers" into eastern DRC, intensifying tensions between the two neighbours.

Kagame fires warning shot at Ramaphosa as tensions over DR Congo conflict escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.

M23 rebels hand over 288 mercenaries to Rwanda as they take full control of Goma
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

Rwanda confirmed that the mercenaries’ home countries had requested assistance in their repatriation and urged those nations to hold them accountable.

US urges UN action to stop Rwanda, M23 rebels offensive in eastern DR Congo
Reuters  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels marched into Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, on Monday in the worst escalation of a long-running conflict in mo...

Refugees, surrendering DRC soldiers and stranded truckers seek refuge in Rwanda
Reuters  |  Jan 29, 2025

An escalation of the three-year insurgency in Congo since the start of the year has forced around 400,000 people from their homes.

DR Congo's M23 rebels take control of Goma airport, embassies attacked in capital
Reuters  |  Jan 29, 2025

Francois Moreillon, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Congo, told Reuters that a medicine warehouse had been looted.

UN chief speaks with DRC, Rwanda leaders over eastern Congo violence
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

M23 rebels marched into eastern Congo's largest city Goma on Monday in the worst escalation of a long-running conflict for more than a decade.

Ruto calls for dialogue between DRC, M23 rebels amid rising tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 28, 2025

Dismissing the possibility of a military solution, Ruto stressed the importance of understanding the root causes of the long-running conflict.

UN Security Council demands M23 forces stop offensive in eastern DR Congo
Reuters  |  Jan 27, 2025

The council urged Rwanda and the DRC to return to talks to achieve peace and address issues related to the presence of Rwanda Defence Forces in the ea...

DR Congo cuts ties with Rwanda as eastern conflict escalates, peacekeepers killed
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The United Nations said it had started temporarily relocating its non-essential staff from Goma due to the deteriorating security situation.

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