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I experienced the fall of Goma. I had to leave my Congolese colleagues in a critical situation

On Jan. 27, 2025, Goma, the capital of North Kivu in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fell into the hands of M23 rebels who are supported by the Rwandan army. The offensive is certainly related to the presence of immense mineral resources in the region,…

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Rwanda slams UK 'betrayal' as sanctions pile up from Canada, Germany over DRC conflict

A week after the announcement of British sanctions against Rwanda for its involvement alongside the M23 in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kigali is complaining about what it sees as the UK's "betrayal". Meanwhile, Canada and Germany have also announced sanctions for the same…

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Germany suspends new financial aid to Rwanda over alleged support for M23 rebels in Congo

Germany’s development ministry says it will suspend new financial commitments to Rwanda over that country's alleged support of the M23 rebels in neighboring eastern Congo

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'Today’s stage was supposed to be decisive' - Controversial Tour du Rwanda cancellation leaves Queen Mount Kigali climb untested ahead of World Championships

Peloton didn’t get to preview two key climbs as arguments arose over stoppage of stage 7

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Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says

The United Nations says the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have abducted at least 130 sick and wounded men in two hospitals in a major city in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Ugandan army deploys to town in northeast DR Congo amid fears of wider conflict

The Ugandan army confirmed Sunday it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict could spiral into a wider war.

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It's been a month since rebels seized an eastern Congo city. Goma residents say they are struggling

Rwanda-backed rebels captured a key eastern Congo city a month ago Friday

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Paris prosecutor dismisses case against Apple over DRC conflict minerals

French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals, notably in the unstable eastern region bordering Rwanda, in its supply chain.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly blasts hit M23 rebel rally in captured DRC city of Bukavu

Deaths and injuries reported after explosions at rally attended by thousands in city captured by rebel group

The Guardian - UK

Dozens reportedly injured after explosions rock a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders in Congo

Dozens of people were reportedly injured after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence

Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’.

Al Jazeera

U.K. Punishes Rwanda Over Alleged Support Of Congo Rebels

The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Rwanda for alleged support of rebels in Congo, affecting aid and trade. Conflict in eastern Congo poses a broader r...

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Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Territory In Eastern Congo

Learn about the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo involving M23 rebels, EU and US responses, and UN warnings on the escalating crisis.

Radio France Internationale

DRC president suggests unity government to respond to the crisis in the east

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said over the weekend he would launch a unity government, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.

The Independent UK

Congo says rebel uprising in its east has killed over 7,000 people this year

More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in mineral-rich eastern Congo

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M23 militia’s advance in eastern DRC has killed 7,000 since January, UN told

DRC prime minister tells human rights council fighting has left about 450,000 without shelter after camps destroyed

Cycling News

'There is no plan B' for Rwanda World Championships - David Lappartient interview

Speaking exclusively to Cyclingnews, Lappartient talks about African cycling, women's cycling and the controversies surrounding the World Championships

The Conversation

DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent

As the armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rages on, calls are being made for non-military solutions.

The Independent UK

Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads

Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis

The Independent UK

As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target

Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiers

International Business Times

M23 Advances Deeper In East DRC As Congolese Troops Flee

M23 fighters on Friday advanced further on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east as international pressure mounted on Rwanda to stop backing the armed group and halt the fighting.

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Rwanda Defends Official Sanctioned By US Over Congo Conflict

Rwanda's support for Gen. Kabarebe amid U.S. sanctions over Congo conflict; tensions escalate in the region.

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