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M23 rebellion, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

After capturing Kavumu airport, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advancing in South Kivu's capital Bakavu

One reason the M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces were able to advance into South Kivu quickly is that in January, they had gained control around Minova, which is located in the northern part of South Kiv

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DR Congo rebels capture airport as they advance in east

M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the airport serving the key city of Bukavu as they continue their advance. The militants' progress comes despite international calls for a ceasefire and a resumption of peace talks.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Capture Strategic Airport in Eastern Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured a strategic airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding their stranglehold over the country’s mineral-rich eastern region.

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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?

Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.

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Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has told CNN he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in the east of the Democratic Republic ...

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Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College delegation visits Ghana Armed Forces

A 19-member delegation from the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College last Monday visited the Army Headquarters at the Burma Camp ...

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‘South Africa even dares to issue threats?’ Rwanda’s Paul Kagame insists SANDF is working alongside DRC militia

President Paul Kagame said President Cyril Ramaphosa is pretending to be a peacemaker, while his SANDF has been fighting alongside militia group FDLR.

Human Rights Watch15d

Rwanda: Ensure Humanitarian Aid Reaches Goma

Rwandan forces and the abusive M23 armed group should urgently ensure access to and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian ...

News Day12d

Our hands are clean, says Rwanda amid DRC crisis

“The Rwanda Defence Force does not target civilians and remains committed to safeguarding Rwanda’s sovereignty,” the ...

European Parliament seeks freeze on EU aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

The European Parliament urged the European Union on Thursday to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda until it breaks links ...

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Rwanda-backed rebels have seized another town in eastern Congo

Goma remains “under occupation” by Congo’s M23 rebels and the ceasefire they announced has been broken as their forces engage ...

The Africa Report12d

DRC war: Rwanda shrugs off increasing global pressure over M23 fighting in the Kivus

Rwanda is facing mounting international pressure over its role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the ...

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Townsville to host Rwanda reunion 30 years on from deployments

A little over 30 years ago, Australian soldiers were deployed to one of the hardest peacekeeping missions in the ADF’s ...

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On Congo Crisis, European Union pushes levers against Rwanda

The EU is backing up the embattled UN forces, railing against Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel group in the latest war.

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