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 · Feb 26, 2025
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... Top News · Feb 26, 2025
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over support for DRC rebels The UK government will cease attending events hosted by Rwanda, as well as pausing aid to all but the ‘poorest and most vulnerable’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
UCI president says there is 'no plan B' for Rwanda World Championships after European Parliament calls for cancellation over conflict The Road World Championships are due to be held in Kigali this September, but Rwanda is involved in armed conflict in the neighbouring DRC Cycling Weekly · Feb 25, 2025
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. Top News · Feb 25, 2025
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. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
'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 Cycling News · Feb 24, 2025
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 Conversation · Feb 23, 2025
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 · Feb 23, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
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. International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025
Top News · Feb 21, 2025 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.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2025 Rwandan-backed M23 gains in eastern DRC spark UN warnings and regional fears As Rwandan-backed M23 fighters continue to make significant advances in eastern DRC, having captured the cities of Goma and Bukavu, the conflict is now triggering warnings from the UN Security Council and fuelling fears of a wider regional crisis.
Top News · Feb 20, 2025 Boat Capsizes In Congo, 22 Dead Fleeing Rebels Tragic boat capsizing in Congo claims lives as M23 rebels advance with Rwandan support. Conflict forces risky travel choices.
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025 US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.
Top News · Feb 20, 2025 U.N. Warns Of Regional War Threat In Congo Conflict U.N. officials warn of escalating conflict in mineral-rich eastern Congo led by Rwanda-backed rebels, posing regional peace threat.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025 ‘Beware of the bat’: how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research The fatality rate for the disease is usually 88%, but during a recent outbreak in Rwanda, deaths were kept to 23%. A new approach based on studying miners may be the reason why
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo threatens regional peace, UN officials warn Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025 How refugee entrepreneurs are supplying sustainable energy to the camps they live in Refugees are providing energy within camps home to millions of displaced people around the world, my research has found.
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025 Burundi, Uganda Manoeuvre As DR Congo Violence Spreads Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 19, 2025 UN accuses M23 of committing 'summary executions' of children in DRC The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has summarily executed children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 UN rights body accuses Rwanda-backed militia of killing children in eastern DRC OHCHR says Tutsi-led M23 group killed three boys in Bukavu last week after capturing the city