M23 rebellion, Rwanda and Congo
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Congo and the M23 militia have committed to "building trust" through various measures, including an exchange of prisoners and detainees as well as restoring state authority in all parts of the country, including rebel-held areas, Qatari minister of state Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi said.
Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration to cease hostilities in eastern Congo. The deal, facilitated by Qatar, aims at addressing deep-rooted conflict causes but faces disagreement over key terms.
Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group pledged to sign a peace agreement by August 18, at a ceremony in Doha on Saturday, a sign of progress even as outstanding details need to be negotiated.
Rwanda on Saturday welcomed the signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group in Doha, Qatar, aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC.
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Al Jazeera on MSNUN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.
Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to pay more than 40 million euros ($46.37 million) in a sponsorship deal with Spanish soccer club Barcelona that would see a logo promoting tourism appear on some team apparel,
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and Rwanda President Paul Kagame have expressed displeasure over the latest report by the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The New Times on MSNTennis: Rwanda overcome Senegal, face Togo in promotion playoffRwanda will take on Togo on Thursday, July 17, in their first playoff game of the round robin match at the ongoing 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group IV tournament. The hosts had to come from behind to beat Senegal 2-1 and advance to the Group III playoff match.