Rwanda, Congo and Violence

Rwanda Expresses Solidarity With Military General Sanctioned by the US Over Violence in Congo
Rwanda's government has asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in Congo
The M23 rebels are the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups that have been vying for control of eastern Congo’s trillions of dollars in mineral wealth.
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by US
Rwanda's government on Friday asserted solidarity with a top official sanctioned by the U.S. over violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in an armed conflict that now threatens the Congolese government.
US Sanctions Rwandan Minister, Militant Over DRC Conflict, Says Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Rwandan government minister and a senior member of an armed group for their alleged role in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),
Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
Announcing the financial sanctions on Thursday, the US Treasury Department said Rwanda's Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe, a former army chief, was central to his country's support for the M23 rebel group.
Congo War Explodes : US Strikes Rwanda with Sanctions
US Imposes Sanctions on Key Official The United States has announced sanctions on a high-ranking Rwandan official, accusing him of backing a rebel group that has intensified violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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US, Kenya seek truce in M23-DRC conflict; UNSC tells Rwanda forces to leave
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Ruto and Trump Top Diplomat Speak Again After Kenya's DRC Evacuation Advisory
President William Ruto and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, February 21, 2025, held a third phone ...
What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’
As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals ...
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Kenya Issues Evacuation Advisory to Her Citizens in DRC
Kenya has issued an advisory to her citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating conflict in the ...
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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
Nairobi, Kenya – Weeks after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed control of the Congolese city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, fighters are advancing in neighbouring South Kivu despite ...
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Kenya’s tourism poised for record growth in 2025
By leveraging global trade fairs and online platforms, Kenya has successfully positioned itself as an unmatched destination ...
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Rwanda's Stand: Unfounded Sanctions and Rising Tensions
Rwanda has expressed its support for Gen. James Kabarebe following US sanctions due to violence in eastern Congo. The US ...
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Kenya's mpox cases rise to 41
In December 2024, Rwanda announced the end of the Marburg virus outbreak ... "Given our proximity and frequent cross-border movement, Kenya remains at high risk of importation, requiring urgent ...
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U.S. and Kenya Call for Ceasefire in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenyan President William Ruto urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic ...