Rwanda and DR Congo sign peace deal in US
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a new peace deal in Washington, hoping to stop the ongoing fighting in eastern DRC, a region rich in minerals. The agreement, which had support from Qatar and was signed at the U.S. State Department, is meant to stop countries from backing rebel groups. Even […]
DR Congo senate to debate immunity of ex-President accused of ‘treason’
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is planning to talk about taking away former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity on May 22. If they agree, Kabila could face legal charges for supporting a rebel group called M23. This group, backed by Rwanda, has been fighting and taking land in eastern DR Congo. […]
Congo’s government suspends former President’s political party after accusing him of supporting Rwandan-backed rebels
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has stopped the activities of former President Joseph Kabila’s political party. They also announced that his properties will be taken. The government says Kabila and his party helped the M23 rebel group, which is believed to be supported by Rwanda. These rebels have taken control of […]
US sanctions Rwandan minister and militant over support for M23 in DR Congo
The United States has announced new sanctions against a Rwandan minister and a senior leader of the M23 rebel group for their alleged role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The US accuses Rwanda of backing M23, which has recently captured key cities in the region, worsening the humanitarian crisis and […]