Rwanda's evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
M23 Rebels Expand Their Control in East Congo as Rwanda's Kagame Joins Calls for Ceasefire
Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was ready for "confrontation" as he rejected criticism over his backing for M23 rebels who were pushing south on Thursday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after capturing the major city of Goma.
Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where rebels his government backs have seized its largest city,
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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. "We will continue the march of liberation all the way to Kinshasa,
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power
Rwanda's Kagame slams critics as Congo rebels press south
STORY: President Paul Kagame said that Rwanda was ready to, quote, "deal with" any possible "confrontation" with South Africa, should it arise over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
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Rwanda‑DRC tension: Is Kagame too valuable to be isolated over alleged M23 backing?
The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say due to Kigali’s role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and as a key ally for Western powers,
Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo
What has been a slow-burn crisis in eastern DRC has again exploded into the open. Kagame appears to have calculated that a change of US administration is a good time to strike. A peace process mediated by Angola and sponsored by the US collapsed in the dying days of Joe Biden’s administration.
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Tems Calls Off Kigali Concert After Learning of Rwanda-Congo Tensions
Tems has called off her Born in the Wild tour stop in Kigali, Rwanda, originally scheduled for 22 March 2025. The Grammy- winning singer and 2025 nominee made the announcement after learning about the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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75 Pakistanis moved to Rwanda amid escalation of Congo conflict: FO
"The high commission staff is in contact with every individual who has asked for assistance and help," FO says, adds more likely to cross over in coming days.
DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. View on euronews
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The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has escalated a crisis whose origins go back decades.