Tag: Rwanda

DR Congo conflict tests China’s diplomatic balancing act

China's efforts to build up huge business interests across Africa have been…

Jack Lau Jack Lau

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, president tells BBC

Burundi's president has told the BBC he has seen "credible intelligence" that…

DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in Qatar talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart…

Wycliffe Muia Wycliffe Muia

DR Congo defies pressure over talks with rebel M23

Despite growing international pressure, the Democratic Republic of Congo is standing firm…

Anne Soy Anne Soy

UK suspension of aid is ‘punitive’, Rwanda says

The UK's decision to suspend some aid to Rwanda is "punitive", authorities…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi

US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

American singer-songwriter John Legend has told the BBC he is unfazed by…

DR Congo rebels seeking to exploit discrimination against minority Tutsis

The notorious M23 rebel group is wreaking havoc in eastern Democratic Republic…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi

Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance

Heshima winces in pain as he tries to shift his weight, sweat…

Orla Guerin Orla Guerin

Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern…

Emery Makumeno Emery Makumeno

The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in turmoil - fighters from the…

Wedaeli Chibelushi Wedaeli Chibelushi