Congo, Bukavu and Rwanda

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo’s second major city of Bukavu, residents say
Residents and business owners in eastern Congo’s second largest city are sitting in wait after a night of loud gunfire marking the ongoing advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the United Nations warned that the recent escalation
Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airport
(Reuters) -Rwandan-backed M23 rebels entered eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city Bukavu on Friday, a rebel leader told Reuters, as residents reported seeing the militants in the streets of a northern district.
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the U.N. warned that the recent escalation of fighting with government forces has left 350,
Congo M23 Rebels Seize Two More Towns as President Seeks Support Abroad
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo seized two towns on their march towards a provincial capital, residents and the rebels said on Friday, as the president seeks international support to end the crisis.
Congo troops pull back as M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels appeared on Friday to be closing in on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's second-largest city, Bukavu, as they seized control of the nearby airport of Kavumu, prompting Congolese troops to withdraw in some areas.

Rwanda, NBA and Democratic Republic of Congo

AU summit unlikely to make progress on Congo in face of Rwanda defiance
Congo's war tops the agenda at this weekend's African Union summit but chances of diplomatic progress are slim as rebels ...
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Capture Second Major City in Eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels captured a second major strategic city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding their dominance ...
Visit Rwanda deal does not 'match ethics' of PSG - Mulumbu
Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu calls on Paris St-Germain to reconsider its Visit Rwanda deal amid the ongoing ...
Rwanda central bank holds policy rate for second meeting running
Rwanda's central bank kept its key interest rate at 6.5%, the second "hold" decision in a row as it said inflation was ...
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Teen pregnancy crisis persists in Rwanda amid regional turmoil, cuts to USAID
The rising rate of teenage pregnancy in Rwanda remains a pressing issue, exacerbated by the lack of comprehensive ...
F1 'monitors' conflict amid Rwanda grand prix concerns
Formula 1 says it is "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of Rwanda's bid to ...
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DR Congo’s president seeks ‘countermeasures’ against Rwanda for conflict in eastern Congo
Rwanda has repeatedly provoked such situations for many years, and there have not been any countermeasures taken,’ says Felix ...
European Lawmakers Urge Freeze on Aid to Rwanda Over Congo War
European Union lawmakers called for a halt to financial assistance for Rwanda because of its support for the M23 rebel ...