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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 ...
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 ...
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Tems cancels Kigali concert over DR Congo-Rwanda conflict
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, on Friday cancelled her ‘Born in the Wild’ tour stop in Kigali, Rwanda. Tems announced the cancellation of her concert scheduled for March 22, 2025 ...
The Economist5d
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 ...
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What you should know as Rwanda celebrates World Wetland Day
Rwanda joined the global community in celebrating World Wetlands Day (WWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role wetlands play for humanity and the planet. ALSO READ: How Rwanda ...
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'We have lots of questions' - Belgium delays Rwanda World Championships visit but UCI insist cycling is an 'ambassador for peace'
The Belgian Cycling Federation has delayed its reconnaissance trip to Rwanda for this year's Road World Championships, amidst ...
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Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa
Rwanda's F1 circuit is expected to be built in countryside close to where the new Bugesera International Airport is currently under construction, which is south of Kigali Rwanda, often called 'the ...
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UK warns Rwanda of threat to aid over its involvement in DRC conflict
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - 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 ...
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 ...
Rwanda-backed rebels capture more cities as some Congolese forces lay down their weapons
The M23 rebels, who said that they captured the city on Monday after a weekslong advance, are one of about 100 armed groups ...
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What is Rwanda doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The idea of Rwanda invading the Democratic Republic of Congo looks, on paper, preposterous. However, as an alliance of rebel groups seized Goma, the ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels bed down in Congo's Goma and push south for further gains
Troops from neighbouring Burundi, which has had hostile relations with Rwanda, support Congolese troops in South ... including a meeting of East African heads of state and a visit to Kinshasa and ...