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Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebellion

Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo's second largest 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. The morning after M23 fighters entered the outskirts of Bukavu — a city of about 1.

Bloomberg L.P. · 13h

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.

Times Union · 1d

Alert: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered east Congo’s second-largest city of Bukavu, residents and a community leader say

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have entered east Congo’s second-largest city of Bukavu, residents and a community leader say.

Rwanda, NBA and Congo

CBSSports.com · 1d

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 · 1d

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 on MSN · 23h

Basketball-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,

European Parliament seeks freeze on EU aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

The European Parliament urged the European Union on Thursday to freeze direct budget support for Rwanda until it breaks links ...

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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.

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Rwanda central bank holds key rate despite pickup in inflation

Rwanda's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 6.5% for the second monetary policy meeting in a row, saying ...

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