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Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Chaos and looting as Rwanda-backed rebels push toward eastern Congo's second major city

Panic swept through eastern Congo’s second largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels. Amid chaos and looting, Bukavu braced for what comes next.

The Straits Times · 3h

Rwanda-backed rebels take airport, bear down on eastern Congo city

Kavumu and its surroundings, including the airport, are now under control” of the M23, the group said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Washington Post · 3h

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, NBA and Democratic Republic of Congo

Reuters · 17h

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.

CBSSports.com · 19h

Congo reportedly asks NBA to cut ties with Rwanda, which is central to the Basketball Africa League

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked the NBA, along with Formula 1 and numerous major European soccer clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, to stop doing business with Rwanda as the conflict between the two countries deepens.

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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 ...

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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Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace

Congo’s largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east to advocate for peace and ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

Anadolu Ajansi16h

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 ...

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