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M23, Congo and Rwanda

Rwanda's evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo

In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support.

The New York Times · 2d

Why Are Congo and Rwanda on the Brink of War?

The militia seized the pivotal city of Goma, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in a region that has suffered decades of fighting.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

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.

Rwanda, South Africa

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south

As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and Congo said it planned a campaign to recover lost territory.

BBC on MSN · 3h

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

As the rebels gained the upper hand in the battlefield by capturing most of Goma - the biggest city in the east - South Africa fired a diplomatic salvo, warning that further attac

Hosted on MSN · 9h

Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and South Africa Over DRC Conflict - Fears of a Potential 'War' Loom

A war of words between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked fears of a potential diplomatic--and possibly military--confrontation between the two nations over their involvement in the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

29mon MSN

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 ...

2d

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 ...

The Africa Report6h

DRC: Rwanda‑backed M23 pledges to ‘march all the way to Kinshasa’

Local sources said Kigali-backed fighters were advancing on a new front and had seized two districts in South Kivu province, ...

Voice of America Editorials1d

Rwanda Must Withdraw Forces From DRC

We call for an immediate ceasefire and end to this fighting. Rwanda must withdraw troops from the DRC. Rwanda and the DRC ...

2don MSN

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo Safe-Haven City, Aid Hub

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more ...

2don MSN

UN chief speaks with DRC, Rwanda leaders over eastern Congo violence

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday spoke separately with the presidents of the Democratic Republic ...

Hosted on MSN1d

DRC demands action against Rwanda from the United Nations Security Council

The Council met on Tuesday for the second time in three days to discuss the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic ...

AFP on MSN1d

Key DR Congo city close to falling to Rwanda-backed fighters

Rwanda-backed fighters controlled most of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Wednesday as residents slowly emerged from ...

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