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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.
Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says
Rebels advancing in eastern Congo US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's James Kabarebe UK and EU also reviewing Rwanda ties Kabarebe says sanctions will deter Kinshasa from peace talks Thank you for reading Nation.
UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, a move Kigali termed "punitive".
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 Halts Aid to Rwanda Amid Congo Conflict Allegations
The UK has paused some aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic sanctions over its alleged support of the M23 group in Congo's conflict. While Rwanda denies backing the group, the UK demands a withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congo and encourages dialogue as a political solution.
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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Congo conflict: EU toughens stance on Rwanda as Kigali fights 'selective' narrative
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Rwanda’s Proxy War? M23 Rebels Capture Bukavu as Congo Accuses Kigali of Expansionism
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Unlike Nigerian singer Tems, John Legend has defended performing in Rwanda despite its alleged involvement in the DRC conflict
Unlike Nigerian singer Tems, John Legend has defended performing in Rwanda despite its alleged involvement in the DRC conflict ...
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Rwanda Stops Aid Cooperation With Belgium Over Congo War
Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry said Belgium was choosing Congo’s side in the conflict and “politicizing development” in a statement Tuesday. Belgium accuses Kigali of supporting a rebel group ...
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Singapore to work with Rwanda and Ghana on Africa-wide digital payments infrastructure
Singapore is building the world's first Africa-wide digital payments infrastructure in partnership with Rwanda and Ghana.
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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 ...
Conflict in the DRC: 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 ...