DRC-Rwanda tensions

EuroVerify

Have Belgian troops been deployed in the DRC?

Belgium has denied claims that it has sent troops to engage rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid a diplomatic spat between Belgium and Rwanda.

10/04/2025

Burundi

Burundi president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country

Rwanda has rejected Ndayishimiye's words as "surprising" and said there was no plan to spark conflict in Burundi.

25/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo rebel leader vows to fight on despite EU sanctions

Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without rebels.

24/03/2025

Rwanda

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium over DRC conflict

Belgium, which has voiced concern about Rwanda's support for rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has said it will respond in kind.

17/03/2025

Angola

DR Congo says it will engage in peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a government delegation to the Angolan capital of Luanda, while M23 also confirmed its participation.

17/03/2025

Angola

Angola to mediate peace talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels

This marks a shift from previous Angola-led peace talks, which excluded M23 and instead focused on Rwanda’s role in the conflict.

12/03/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Explosions rock meeting of M23 rebel leaders in DR Congo

The group, which has the backing of Rwanda, has recently captured the key cities of Goma and Bukavu in the east of the country.

27/02/2025

Europe News

Luxembourg delays adoption of EU sanctions against Rwanda

Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.

25/02/2025

Europe News

EU to review raw materials deal with Rwanda over DRC conflict - Kallas

EU foreign ministers did not agree to immediately impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged role in the escalating conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

24/02/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rebels move deeper into eastern DR Congo as UN says hundreds killed

Rwanda-backed rebels are quickly expanding their presence in eastern DR Congo after capturing Goma, the region's major city, the U.N. said on Friday.

01/02/2025

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Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control

Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.

30/01/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo foreign minister calls for UN action as rebels take over Goma

Thousands of residents who fled following a major escalation of the decades-long conflict arrived at the Rwandan border, as M23 rebels consolidate control of the city of Goma.

29/01/2025