Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda tensions (2022–present)
Beginning in 2022, tensions heightened between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking a significant breakdown in relations between the two countries. Amid …
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda relations - Wikipedia
Modern relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have origins that date back to the European colonial era. Sharing a border that is 221 km (137.32 mi) in …
Rwanda and Congo must 'walk back from the brink of war', US …
Feb 21, 2024 · The United States is telling Rwanda and Congo they “must walk back from the brink of war,” the sharpest warning yet of a looming conflict between the African neighbors.
Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo
Dec 15, 2024 · Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame were set to meet Sunday in Angola, which has been mediating the conflict to put an end to a …
What’s happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are …
Feb 19, 2024 · Eastern Congo has been beset by conflict for years, with M23 among more than 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in the mineral-rich area near the border with Rwanda. …
DRC conflict: Why is fighting intensifying and can it threaten …
Feb 19, 2024 · Violent clashes have escalated between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s army and Rwandan-backed M23 Tutsi-led rebels in eastern Congo, killing scores and …
DR Congo conflict: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Minova
2 days ago · Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the key eastern trading town of Minova, according to various sources. ... The M23 is often …
Rwanda-backed rebels capture Minova in eastern DR Congo - MSN
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over the eastern town of Minova, according to various sources. The fall of the city puts the rebels within 40km …
Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’ - BBC
Jan 25, 2023 · DR Congo has declared Rwanda's shooting of one of its fighter jets an "act of war", amid mounting tensions. Rwanda's government said it took "defensive measures" against a …
Why Is There So Much Turmoil in Eastern Congo?
Jul 1, 2022 · Growing tension between Congo (formerly known as Zaire) and its neighbor Rwanda is threatening to spark a war in Africa’s Great Lakes region. However, like other crises in Africa …