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Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands

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. The morning after M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.

Bloomberg L.P. · 9h

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.

The Columbian · 18h

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized second Congo airport

Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo claimed Friday to have seized a second airport in the region following a days-long advance, as the United Nations warned that the recent escalation

Rwanda, NBA and Democratic Republic of Congo

CBSSports.com · 21h

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.

The Financial Times · 21h

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.

Reuters · 19h

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,

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6 Super Eagles Stars Eric Chelle Must Invite for Must Win World Cup Qualifier Against Rwanda

With Nigeria trailing in their group, these Super Eagles players could be the difference in securing vital wins and keeping ...

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Rwanda’s president says he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in DRC

Much of the international community believes that Rwanda backs the M23 rebels, who claimed to capture the city of Goma in eastern Congo last week. UN experts believe that an estimated 3,000 ...

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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Congo's Plea: NBA's Rwanda Sponsorship Controversy

The Democratic Republic of Congo has urged the NBA to terminate its sponsorship deals with Rwandan entities because of Rwanda's military actions in eastern Congo. This follows similar appeals to other ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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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