Britain has issued a stern warning to Rwanda, cautioning that its alleged involvement in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could jeopardize over $1 billion in annual foreign aid. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized control of Goma, a city of 2 million people in eastern DRC, on Monday, defying widespread international calls…
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South Africa and Rwanda Clash Over DR Congo Conflict
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 16:24 EAT Friday January 2025 South Africa and Rwanda’s already tense diplomatic relations have further deteriorated after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group of killing South African peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo. As the M23 rebels gained the upper hand on the battlefield, seizing most…
Russia Condemns M23 Rebel Actions in DR Congo, Calls for Immediate Withdrawal – UN Envoy
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 00:45 EAT Thursday 30 January 2025 UNITED NATIONS, January 29. /HICGI/ – Russia has strongly condemned the actions of the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of militants from occupied territories, Russian Permanent Representative…
Congolese President Snubs Peace Talks Amid Goma Crisis.
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), FĂ©lix Tshisekedi, has reportedly declined to participate in regionally brokered peace talks aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in the eastern city of Goma. The city has been under heavy attack from rebel groups, particularly the M23, which has seized significant portions of the city, including…
Congo Rebels Close In on Eastern City of Goma, Forcing Thousands to Flee.
The M23 rebel group has intensified its advance on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), creating widespread panic and forcing over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The insurgents have made significant progress in recent days, with heavy fighting erupting on Thursday in Sake, a town just 20 kilometers from Goma, the region’s…
13 DRC Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Murder, Looting, and Cowardice.
Lubero, North Kivu – A Congolese military tribunal has sentenced 13 soldiers to death for charges including murder, looting, and cowardice. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday in the town of Lubero, situated in the conflict-ridden North Kivu province, where the Congolese army has been battling the M23 insurgency for nearly three years. The tribunal’s…
Uganda Refutes Allegations of Supporting DR Congo’s M23 Rebels.
In a significant development, Uganda has vehemently denied allegations of providing support to the M23 rebels operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This denial comes in response to recent accusations made by officials from the DRC government. President Yoweri Museveni’s administration issued a clear statement addressing the accusations, emphasizing Uganda’s commitment to regional…
M23 advances to Goma forcing thousands flee in eastern DR Congo .
Thousands of people are fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as fighting intensifies between the Congolese army and the M23 armed group. Fighters reportedly surrounded the strategic town of Sake on Wednesday, a crucial step before reaching Goma, the capital of North Kivu. Capturing Sake would deal a logistical blow to Congolese…
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