Rwanda, DR Congo

DR Congo urges sport to cut ties with Rwanda
The UN reported in December that up to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are fighting alongside the M23 against the Congolese army and FDLR militia group. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has denied accusations that his soldiers are in DR Congo, though he has also simultaneously sought to justify its presence and right to defend itself.
Congo reportedly asks NBA to cut ties with Rwanda, which is central to the Basketball Africa League
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked the NBA, along with Formula 1 and numerous major European soccer clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, to stop doing business with Rwanda as the conflict between the two countries deepens.
DR Congo writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo has urged Formula One to end talks with Rwanda over hosting a race, saying the Liberty Media-owned sport risks having its brand "smeared by a blood-stained association".
Congo asks NBA, F1, soccer teams to end Rwanda deals
The NBA, whose recent Africa expansion is centered in Rwanda, is the latest to receive a letter from Congo officials; soccer teams Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG and racing's F1 got similarly worded pleas in recent weeks.
Conflict Could Derail Rwanda's F1 Race Bid
African country Congo has thrown a spanner in the works of neighbouring Rwanda’s clear plans to join the Formula 1 calendar. When Rwandan capital
Rwanda's Kagame defiant on criticism of east Congo offensive; rebels push south
By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Rwandan President Paul Kagame blasted criticism of his country's role in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where ...
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Rwanda's evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
The contrast has to do with the country’s evolving stature both in Africa and the West, where officials have long admired fourth-term President Paul Kagame ... with Kigali, opening the door to ...
AllAfrica.com10d
Rwanda: President Kagame's Publicist Sets Record Straight Following CNN Interview
President Paul Kagame's Press Secretary ... February 3, in Kigali, addressed key issues including regional security, sovereignty, and Rwanda's stance on the ongoing crisis in eastern Congo.
AU summit unlikely to make progress on Congo in face of Rwanda defiance
Congo's war tops the agenda at this weekend's African Union summit but chances of diplomatic progress are slim as rebels ...
The Africa Report15d
Kagame threatens South Africa’s Ramaphosa over DRC intervention
Thirdly, South Africa must deal with threats from Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame. He rejects blame for the conflict ... animosities between South Africa and Rwanda. Pretoria suspects Kigali ...
Belgian cycling team withdraws from Tour of Rwanda because of conflict in neighboring Congo
Belgian cycling team Soudal-Quick Step has withdrawn its development team from the upcoming Tour of Rwanda because of safely ...
Congo asks NBA, F1, soccer teams to end Rwanda deals over surge in violence
The NBA, whose recent Africa expansion is centered in Rwanda, is the latest to receive a letter from Congo officials; soccer teams Arsenal, Bayern Munich and PSG, and racing's F1 got similarly worded ...
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DRC to Formula 1: Don’t partner with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda
The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a formal plea to Formula 1, urging the latter to abandon its discussions with ...
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Rwanda insists it is open for talks with South Africa, but the conversations must not be distorted
The government of Republic of Rwanda insists there was no warning given during the two telephonic conversations between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Paul Kagame. On Wednesday ...
The Africa Report2d
DRC/Rwanda: ‘Do I feel sympathy for the M23? Yes’ – Paul Kagame
In an exclusive interview, Rwandan President Paul Kagame answers questions over his support for – and the ambitions of – the rebel group that has taken the city of Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo ...