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Rwanda-backed M23 pushes conflict to Uvira despite Washington peace deal

Barely a week after Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement aimed at stabilizing the eastern region of the DRC, the M23 rebel group launched a renewed offensive in the city of Uvira, escalating tensions with neighboring Burundi.

DRC President speaking at the peace agreement signing
In the wake of Trump’s “peace deal”, 200,000 displaced due to escalated M23 attacks on DRC

Only a day after signing the peace deal with DRC in Washington, Rwanda aided the offensive by its proxy militia, the M23, which has now entered a strategic city where the Southern Kivu province’s administration is located.

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DRC–Rwanda leaders head to Washington for final peace deal with Trump

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are expected to sign a peace deal in Washington on 4 December 2025, in a deal brokered by President Donald Trump.

DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement after months of negotiations
DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement as US seeks mineral deal

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are poised to sign a peace agreement on June 27, following months of conflict in Eastern Congo.

The battle for control of Goma continues

Multiple media reports have stated that the entirety of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, has been taken over by M23, yet the fighting continues as does the war of narratives.

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UK’s ‘unlawful’ deportation flight to Rwanda halted after European court intervenes 

Seven asylum seekers were due to be deported to Kigali on Tuesday night before the flight was canceled after a day of last-minute legal challenges and critical direct action protests

Rwanda’s military is the French proxy on African soil

Over July and August Rwandan soldiers were deployed in Mozambique, purportedly to fight ISIS terrorists. However, behind this campaign is French maneuvering that benefits an energy giant eager to exploit natural gas resources, and perhaps, some backroom deals over history

France aided genocide in Rwanda, says official report

The report states that French officials and forces stationed in Rwanda continued their support to the state authorities even after acknowledging visible preparations of the genocide against the minority Tutsis