The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson

Advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo threatens regional peace, UN officials warn
Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in th
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in eastern Congo
The United States has sanctioned a Rwandan government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in neighboring Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are battling the Congolese army and have captured more territory,
US Sanctions Key Ally of Rwandan President Over War in Congo
The Trump administration sanctioned one of Rwanda’s most powerful officials for his role in supporting the M23 rebel movement in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and two neighboring nations with the most involvement in the mineral-rich area might be the key to stopping the violence.
Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two major cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against Congolese forces
US sanctions Rwandan official and rebel leader as war expands in eastern Congo
The United States announced sanctions against a Rwandan official and a Rwandan-backed rebel in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over a rapidly expanding war in the area. On Thursday, the departments of State and Treasury announced sanctions against Rwandan Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston,
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo’s 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
GOMA, Congo — Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo entered ... A recent meeting of leaders from eastern and southern Africa called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo but did not urge the M23 ...
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The catastrophic conflict looming in the heart of Africa
Is it too late, asked Le Pays (Ouagadougou): have we "reached the point of no return" for another catastrophic conflict in Africa? Last week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda ...
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 ...
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Rwanda-backed rebels advance and Congolese forces retreat from eastern Congo’s second largest city
GOMA, Congo — 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.