Rwanda, Congo

Rwanda Sanctions Will Undermine Push for Congo Peace Talks, Proscribed Minister Says
"As they push for sanctions against Rwanda, (Congo's president), seeing that Rwanda is being targeted, will refuse to participate in any negotiations," James Kabarebe, a Rwandan state minister for foreign affairs, said in a speech on Tuesday.
Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence
Rwanda has said international sanctions will reduce the likelihood of peace with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after the United Kingdom said it would pause some bilateral aid and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali.
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DR Congo conflict
The UK says it will also suspend future defense training assistance and demands that Kigali withdraw its troops from Congo.
UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict
Britain will introduce sanctions soon against Rwanda over fighting in neighbouring Congo, a minister in the UK Foreign Office told Reuters on Monday.
UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says
The UK's decision to suspend some aid to Rwanda is "punitive", authorities in the East African country have said. In a statement, the UK said it was against Rwanda's support for the M23, a rebel group that has captured swathes of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a deadly uprising.
Rwanda will never accept to relive dark past due to DR Congo-backed genocidaires – minister
Rwanda stands resolute in refusing to again experience the horrors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and will defend itself against the existential threat posed by a genocidal militia supported by the Congolese government.
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Kigali to UK - It's Unreasonable to Expect Rwanda to Compromise Its National Security
The UK government announced a series of punitive measures on Tuesday, February 25, including suspending high-level attendance at events hosted by the Rwandan government, limiting trade promotion ...
Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'
When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe ...
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Congo conflict: EU toughens stance on Rwanda as Kigali fights 'selective' narrative
EU suspended defence consultations with Kigali, potentially halting future cooperation in the fight against insurgencies in ...
US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war
American singer-songwriter John Legend has told the BBC he is unfazed by a public backlash against his decision to perform in ...
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Rwanda: 'Surgery a Fundamental Human Right' - Rwandan Expert Calls for Global Action
"Surgery is a fundamental and necessary aspect of healthcare. Surgery is attributed to approximately 30% of the global ...
Rwanda’s Bonds Slump Further After Government Halts Belgian Aid
Rwanda’s dollar bonds slumped to the lowest in more than a year after the government rejected further aid from Belgium and ...
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Tour du Rwanda: Aldo Taillieu secures first leader's jersey with prologue victory
Lotto Development Team rider fastest in 3.4km race against the clock beating Fabien Doubey and teammate Milan Menten ...
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Rwanda: Peace Cup - Gorilla FC Coach Kirasa Ready to Battle Rayon in Quarterfinals
Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa has said that his side is ready to give Rayon Sports a tough challenge when the two teams face off in the first leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, ...