Rwanda, M23 rebellion

Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and two neighboring nations with the most involvement in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Stir Regional Tensions in Congo
The march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo risks escalating into a regional conflict, with countries such as Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania already involved. Despite diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high.
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
Rwanda-backed rebels who have captured eastern Congo’s largest city say they plan to take their rebellion to the capital and seek to gain political power
Tshisekedi to join regional summit on eastern Congo conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi will take part in a joint summit of Eastern and Southern African leaders starting on Friday to discuss the conflict in its east, where Rwandan-backed rebels are seizing more territory.
Lull in war-torn east DR Congo after truce call
An uneasy calm held Sunday on the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern front after regional powers dreading a wider war urged Congolese and pro-Rwandan forces to agree to a ceasefire.
War in eastern Congo escalates amid international hesitancy
Despite a regional summit to stop fighting in the eastern Congo borders, no resolution is visible. The European Union is also trying to straddle its support for Rwanda, while tempering its forceful presence in the DRC.
East, Southern Africa leaders call for 'immediate ceasefire' in DR Congo
A summit of African leaders held in Tanzania to address the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days.The summit in Dar-es-Salaam brought together Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi as well as leaders from both the East African Community (EAC) and 16-member Southern African Development
Eastern and Southern African leaders hold unprecedented summit to seek way out of Congo conflict
Leaders of Eastern and Southern African regional blocs met for an unprecedented joint summit on Saturday to find a solution ...
Morning Update: How Rwanda fuels Congo’s war
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Escalating Conflict Could Hurt Congo, Rwanda Credit, S&P Says
S&P Global Ratings warned that the escalating conflict between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo could lead to a credit ...
Exclusive: US warns of sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials over conflict
The U.S. has warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials ahead of a summit meant to address the ...
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War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of ...
Belgian cycling team withdraws from Tour of Rwanda because of conflict in neighboring Congo
Belgian cycling team Soudal-Quick Step has withdrawn its development team from the upcoming Tour of Rwanda because of safely ...
The Rwandan Genocide Echoes in DR Congo Strife
Thirty years after the violence, a related border conflict escalates, with control of mineral wealth at stake.
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Rwanda-DR Congo border crossings surge to over 30,000 after M23 secures Goma
Rwanda and DR Congo’s border towns of Rubavu and Goma, respectively, are experiencing a surge in cross-border movement of people and goods after AFC/M23 rebels secured the capital of eastern DR ...