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Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebels

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.

The Irish News on MSN · 20m

Chaos as Rwanda-backed rebels push toward eastern DR Congo’s second major city

The Congo River Alliance is a coalition of rebel groups that includes M23. Panic swept through eastern DR Congo’s second largest city as residents fled to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Amid chaos and looting, Bukavu braced for what comes next.

Bloomberg L.P. · 7h

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 over the country’s mineral-rich east amid the widening conflict.

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and NBA

Reuters · 18h

DR Congo calls on NBA to drop sponsorship deals with Rwanda

The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the NBA to end the sponsorship deals of its Basketball Africa League with Rwandan entities, citing the occupation of Rwandan troops in country's eastern region,

The Financial Times · 19h

DR Congo urges sport to cut ties with Rwanda

The UN reported in December that up to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are fighting alongside the M23 against the Congolese army and FDLR militia group. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has denied accusations that his soldiers are in DR Congo, though he has also simultaneously sought to justify its presence and right to defend itself.

ESPN on MSN · 22h

Congo asks NBA, F1, soccer teams to end Rwanda deals over surge in violence

The NBA, whose recent Africa expansion is centered in Rwanda, is the latest to receive a letter from Congo officials; soccer teams Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG, and racing's F1 got similarly worded pleas in recent weeks.

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After capturing Kavumu airport, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advancing in South Kivu's capital Bakavu

One reason the M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces were able to advance into South Kivu quickly is that in January, they had ...

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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 ...

The case against Rwanda

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty, ...

AU Summit Unlikely to Make Progress on Congo in Face of Rwanda Defiance

The AU summit in Addis Ababa on Saturday and Sunday is meant to be the next stage in regional efforts to halt the conflict.

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European Parliament seeks freeze on EU aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

PARIS (Reuters) - The European Parliament urged the European Union on Thursday to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda ...

Explained: Why Rwanda risks losing the Cycling World Championships 2025 to Europe

Rwanda has a rich cycling tradition with the Tour of Rwanda of taking place since 1988 but the African nation can lose ...

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Saudi Arabia, Rwanda to establish joint business council

The forum explored investment opportunities in Rwanda, focusing on sectors like tourism, mining, and construction, and ...

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Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation

Rwanda's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.5% for the second monetary policy meeting in a row, saying ...

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