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 ...
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Rwanda’s reckless plan to redraw the map of Africa
It is also a worrying sign that M23’s patron, Rwanda, may be willing to use its strength to redraw the map of the region—and, in doing so, risk another catastrophic African war. The origins of ...
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New conflict escalating in Africa: What is happening on border between DR Congo and Rwanda
Rwanda-backed Congolese rebels from the M23 movement have announced the capture of the major city of Goma in the eastern ...
Congolese forces losing control of major stronghold as Rwanda-backed rebels move in
Congolese forces were losing control of the city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed by Rwanda took over the ...
War in the DR Congo: M23 follow the trail of raw materials
The violence in eastern Congo has escalated. Near Goma in North Kivu, 13 peacekeepers were killed by M23 rebels, while Congo has broken off relations with Rwanda. The North Kivu region is rich in gold ...