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The Government Spokesperson, Yolande Makolo during a past news briefing. Rwanda has expressed its concern over the DR Congo “apparent abandonment” of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process. File
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Kigali regrets Kinshasa’s abandonment of Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Rwandan envoy to Tanzania, Maj Gen Charles Karamba meets with the Tanzanian Minister of Defence and National Service, Innocent Bashungwa in Dar es Salaam on January 17. Courtesy
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Rwanda, Tanzania seek to enhance defence cooperation

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Congolese citizens protest against East African Community Regional Force deployed in Easter DR Congo, in Goma on Wednesday, January 18. Internet
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Protests against EAC regional force proves DR Congo opposed to peace – analysts

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Congolese refugees in Kenya during a demonstration on Tuesday, January 17. They have petitioned the United Nations Security Council and multiple countries over human rights violations targeted at Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
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Congolese refugees petition UN, world leaders over DR Congo abuses

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A view of Nkamira Transit Centre that was opened in Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District on Monday, January 16. According to the Ministry of Emergency Management the centre is currently accommodating 670 Congolese refugees. Statistics show that more than 2,900 Congolese nationals had crossed into Rwanda since November 2022, fleeing insecurity, persecution, and violence. in Eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
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Rwanda sets up emergency camp as more Congolese refugees arrive

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
A group of DR Congo citizens arrive in Bugeshi Sector in Rubavu District on November 13, 2022. According to statistics, over 2,900 Congolese fleeing the fighting in eastern DR Congo have crossed into Rwanda since November 2022. Courtesy
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Over 2,900 Congolese have fled to Rwanda since November

Monday, January 16, 2023
Thousands of Congolese refugees at Kigeme Refugee Camp in Nyamagabe district protest against the genocidal violence committed against Congolese Tutsi in eastern DR Congo. The protest took place on December 12, 2022. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Security

Will Luanda agreement hold this time? Concern about renewed fighting, influx of refugees from DR Congo

Sunday, January 15, 2023
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya’s former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process in eastern DR Congo, has met with Bertrand Bisimwa in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa, on Thursday, January 12.
Security

Kenyatta meets M23 rebel leaders

Thursday, January 12, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the swearing-in of Senator François-Xavier Kalinda, on Monday, January 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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We are going to make sure DR Congo is not Rwanda’s problem – Kagame

Monday, January 09, 2023
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RDF officers’ ranks to be worn on chest for combat uniforms

Monday, January 09, 2023
The East African Community regional force deployed in eastern DR Congo has hailed the withdrawal from Rumangabo military camp by the M23 rebels as a “critical milestone.”
Security

EAC force hails M23 withdrawal

Saturday, January 07, 2023
The M23 rebels' pull out of Rumangabo military camp in North Kivu province was witnessed by representatives of the East African Community Regional Force. Net photos
Security

M23 rebels withdraw from Rumangabo military base

Friday, January 06, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC. Lawrence Kanyuka, the M23’s political spokesperson, has said they will also pull out of the Rumangabo military camp on Thur
Security

We want Kinshasa to choose peace over war - M23 rebels

Thursday, January 05, 2023
Some combatants of the genocidal FDLR militia, who were captured by M23 rebels, fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country. Courtesy
Security

US condemns DR Congo, FDLR collaboration

Thursday, January 05, 2023
Some of the 416 DASSO officers who completed a 9-weeks training on December 5.
Security

Over 400 DASSO officers pass out

Thursday, January 05, 2023
Some combatants of the genocidal FDLR militia, who were captured by M23 rebels, fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country. Courtesy
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EU condemns FARDC collusion with FDLR, hate speech

Saturday, December 31, 2022
Moses Mushabe and Dr Juvenal Nshimiyimana, the two Rwandans illegally detained in DR Congo (Courtesy photo)
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DR Congo’s ‘spy’ accusations escalate anti-Rwanda incitement - government

Friday, December 30, 2022
Yolande Makolo, the government spokesperson, says Rwanda is concerned about the fate of two citizens detained in DR Congo.
Security

Kigali concerned about fate of Rwandans detained in Kinshasa

Friday, December 30, 2022
President Paul Kagame speaks to the Rwandan security force who were deployed in Cabo Delgado during his working visit to Mozambique on September 24, 2021. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame hails security forces for domestic, continental safety

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Another DR Congo fighter jet violated Rwanda's airspace on December 28.
Security

Another DR Congo fighter jet violates Rwandan airspace

Wednesday, December 28, 2022