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Rwanda, M23 and DR Congo

DRC foreign minister accuses Rwanda of illegal occupation amid M23 conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister on Friday accused Rwanda of illegally occupying part of its territory, after the M23 rebel group captured the eastern Congolese city of Goma.

AFP on MSN · 23h

Rwanda-backed M23 advances towards second DR Congo regional capital

The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 moved south as it closed in on a key military airport in DR Congo on Friday, a day after pledging to take the capital Kinshasa and as international criticism mounted.

BBC · 17h

Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

Rwanda is illegally occupying the Democratic Republic of Congo and attempting to orchestrate regime change, the country's foreign minister has told the BBC. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner said the world had allowed Rwandan President Paul Kagame decades of impunity and failure to hold him accountable for violating international law.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis

France's foreign minister was due in Rwanda on Thursday after talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of efforts to prevent a regional escalation following the capture of the eastern Congolese city of Goma by M23 rebels and Rwandan troops.

Rwanda, M23 rebellion and Goma

thenewhumanitarian · 18h

Goma capture sparks fears of deeper regional conflict as Rwanda-backed rebels push south

Kenyan President William Ruto, the East African Community (EAC) chair, convened a virtual summit on 29 January to discuss the worsening security situation – which Tshisekedi skipped. In his absence, the summit “strongly urged” him to engage directly in talks with the M23.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains

The United Nations expressed deep concern at reports of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops advancing south towards the Congolese city of Bukavu on Thursday, as the militants sought also to assert their control over east Congo's largest city Goma.

The Citizen on MSN · 1d

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

Nairobi. 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.

Rwanda won’t shirk any face-off with South Africa

Reuters · 2d

UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict

Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in an escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardise the over $1 billion of aid it receives every year.

The Financial Times · 1d

South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC

Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive

The Citizen · 1d

Rwanda vs South Africa: We have valid reasons to be in DRC, says international affairs expert

Expert defends South Africa's presence in the DRC, emphasising its role in regional peacekeeping efforts and the protection of national interests.

11hon MSN

France to propose UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DRC conflict

France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that aims to "increase the pressure on Rwanda" ...

The Observer1d

DRC: Rwanda president Kagame dares South African military

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has warned South Africa that although Rwanda prefers peace, it will, without doubt, respond to ...

Amid DRC violence, Rwanda falsely accuses US, EU, UN of triggering hostilities

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels triggered the ongoing hostilities by launching an offensive north of Goma, on Oct. 26, 2023, in ...

Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN

Fighting across the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and "is still very much ongoing ... it's not over ...

The Africa Report2d

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 ...

Hosted on MSN16h

No change to Rwanda World Championships planned after violence breaks out on border with DR Congo, UCI says

World governing body 'closely monitoring' situation in east Africa with showpiece event set to visit Rwanda in September ...

The Citizen22h

Nigerian singer Tems cancels show in Rwanda because of country’s role in DRC conflict [VIDEO]

Nigerian global superstar Tems has cancelled her March concert in Rwanda because of the country’s role in the Democratic ...

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