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Rwanda Exits ECCAS Amid Rising Tensions with DR Congo Report By Wanda Siga
11
Jun

Rwanda Exits ECCAS Amid Rising Tensions with DR Congo Report By Wanda Siga

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Rwanda has quit the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), accusing the bloc of violating its rights after being denied its scheduled leadership role. Kigali blames the DRC for politically blocking its presidency, while the DRC cites Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo as justification. The dispute highlights worsening regional tensions […]

African Bloc Expands Team of Leaders to Oversee Peace Talks in Eastern Congo as Tensions Rise
25
Mar

African Bloc Expands Team of Leaders to Oversee Peace Talks in Eastern Congo as Tensions Rise

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African regional groups have increased their team of former heads of state to help resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, aiming to restart stalled peace talks. The most recent setback happened on Monday when the M23 rebels went back on their promise to withdraw from the key town of Walikale, accusing the Congolese army […]

Angola to Mediate Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels
13
Mar

Angola to Mediate Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels

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Angola is stepping in as a mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and M23 rebels, aiming to bring both parties to the negotiating table. Peace talks are set to take place in Angola on March 18, marking a significant opportunity for dialogue following months of violence and territorial […]

Angola to Facilitate Direct Talks Between DRC and M23 Rebels
12
Mar

Angola to Facilitate Direct Talks Between DRC and M23 Rebels

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On Tuesday, Angola announced its intention to facilitate direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly supported by Rwanda, in the coming days. It was unclear whether the Congolese government, which has consistently refused to engage with the M23, would participate in the discussions. A spokesperson […]

Joseph Kabila Engages in Talks with Opposition as M23 Rebels Advance, Posing Threat to Tshisekedi's Leadership
06
Mar

Joseph Kabila Engages in Talks with Opposition as M23 Rebels Advance, Posing Threat to Tshisekedi’s Leadership

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Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reportedly initiated secretive talks with opposition leaders and civil society groups about the country’s political future. This comes at a time when rebels, backed by Rwanda, continue to capture vital territories in the eastern part of the DRC, exacerbating the nation’s already […]

Germany Suspends Aid to Rwanda, Cites Involvement in DRC Conflict
05
Mar

Germany Suspends Aid to Rwanda, Cites Involvement in DRC Conflict

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On Tuesday, Germany announced it had stopped providing new development aid to Rwanda and was reevaluating its ongoing commitments due to Rwanda’s involvement in the conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The German Ministry for Development explained that it had informed Rwanda about this decision in advance and called on the country to […]

M23 Rebels Abduct 130 Patients in Hospital Raid as Conflict Escalates in Eastern Congo
03
Mar

M23 Rebels Abduct 130 Patients in Hospital Raid as Conflict Escalates in Eastern Congo

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M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, launched an attack in eastern Congo last week and abducted at least 130 sick and injured patients from two hospitals in Goma, the United Nations reported on Monday. The rebels targeted CBCA Ndosho Hospital and Heal Africa Hospital on the night of February 28, taking 116 and 15 patients, […]

UK Suspends Bilateral Aid to Rwanda, Talks of Additional Sanctions Over DRC Crisis
25
Feb

UK Suspends Bilateral Aid to Rwanda, Talks of Additional Sanctions Over DRC Crisis

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On Tuesday, the United Kingdom announced it would suspend certain forms of bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduce other diplomatic sanctions in response to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda is facing global scrutiny over accusations of backing the M23 group, which has gained control […]

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