Donald Trump’s emphasis on economic gains over achieving true justice plays into the history of Congo as a country consistently pillaged by external forces for its abundance of natural minerals.
With growing scrutiny over Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels, many are asking artists to boycott performing in the country. But do such boycotts work, or do they punish the wrong people?
Calls for diplomatic measures have increased, as the U.S. sanctions two Rwandan political figures and the European Union reviews a critical minerals agreement.
President Kagame's confrontational response to SAMIDRC casualties raises concerns about regional stability as M23 rebels maintain control of strategic Goma airport.
Protests erupt in Kinshasa over global silence while M23 rebels take control of Goma International Airport, surpassing their 2012 gains.
The capture of Eastern Congo's largest city by M23 rebels reignites decades-old tensions between Rwanda and DR Congo, with both sides trading accusations amid a growing humanitarian crisis.
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