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Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebellion

Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel alliance that has besieged swaths of the nation’s mineral-rich east and forced hundreds of local troops and foreign mercenaries to surrender.

Bloomberg L.P. · 16h

Congo President Vows ‘Resistance’ Over Rebel Seizure of Key City

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, speaking publicly for the first time since Rwandan-backed rebels seized the eastern city of Goma, said his government was preparing a response and warned of “unpredictable consequences” for the region.

Reuters · 16h

Congo's president vows response as M23 rebels continue advance

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi vowed on Wednesday (January 29) to mount a "vigorous, coordinated response" to reclaim territory seized by M23 rebels, who captured the eastern city of Goma earlier this week.

Rwanda, DR Congo and South Africa

Reuters · 17h

Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south

As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and Congo said it planned a campaign to recover lost territory.

BBC on MSN · 53m

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

South Africa and Rwanda have long had a difficult relationship.In 2014, South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats after an attack on the home of an exiled Rwandan dissident in Johannesburg. Kagame's government responded by expelling six South African envoys.

Voice of America · 1h

South African, Rwandan leaders in war of words over DR Congo

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels behind escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week

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Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south

By Yassin Kombi and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -President Paul Kagame said Rwanda was ready ...

Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control

Meanwhile, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said his country will “deal” with any confrontation from South Africa after 13 of its peacekeepers in eastern Congo were killed.

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‘South Africa even dares to issue threats?’ Rwanda’s Paul Kagame insists SANDF is working alongside DRC militia

President Paul Kagame said President Cyril Ramaphosa is pretending to be a peacemaker, while his SANDF has been fighting ...

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African bloc urges DR Congo to directly engage with M23 to resolve conflict in Goma

East African Community holds special virtual summit, skipped by DR Congo’s president, to discuss Goma crisis - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Congo's defeated foreign mercenaries head home with 'big relief'

Nearly 300 foreign mercenaries hired by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to counter a swift offensive by ...

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'Mercenaries' From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports

The Rwanda Defense Force reported escorting hundreds of "Romanian mercenaries" out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...

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