Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?
A Rwanda-backed militia seized the pivotal Congolese city of Goma this week, threatening a new humanitarian crisis after ...
Opinion
A critical look at the man behind Rwanda’s mirage
Kagame’s leadership has been marked by authoritarianism, intolerance of dissent, and a willingness to destabilise neighbouring countries to achieve his goals.
Protesters attack embassies in Congo’s capital as security forces try to slow rebels in the east
Congolese security forces on Tuesday tried to slow the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who say they have captured Goma ...
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Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s security forces were fighting on Tuesday against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decadeslong conflict.
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Tshisekedi under pressure after rebels seize Goma, begin southward march
The M23 rebel alliance besieged Goma and forced hundreds of local troops to surrender, a move that has been condemned by ...
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Challenge of the Congo
How politics in Kinshasa combines with international power politics to undermine regional efforts for peace in DRC THE LAST ...
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Defence Minister and SANDF top management slammed for DRC deaths as M23 rebels threaten Goma
Opposition parties are demanding answers and accountability from the South African government over the deaths of nine SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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Venezuela's Maduro sworn into office as opposition, U.S. denounce 'coup d'etat'
On Thursday, opposition political leader María Corina Machado was arrested ... The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its ...
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Rwanda Hosts Commonwealth Meeting
Rwanda opposes democratic activity by jailing opposition party leaders and refusing the accountability of Rule of Law by withdrawing from the African Court of Human People’s Rights. The government ...