Angola’s President Lourenço Brokers Peace Push for Eastern DRC
Angola’s president João Lourenço has convened high-level talks in Luanda, pushing for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting with M23 drags on.
Rwanda
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked East African country known for rapid economic development, clean cities, and strong governance. Its capital city is Kigali. Rwanda gained global attention after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, which killed more than 800,000 people in approximately 100 days. Since then, the country has rebuilt itself into one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies and a major center for tourism, technology, and regional diplomacy.
Kagame Pushes Back at International Pressure, Rejects Blame in DRC Conflict: “We Won’t Ask Favors From Those Causing Our Problems”
Rwandan President Paul Kagame sharply criticised international threats and accusations over his country’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict, asserting that Kigali will defend its sovereignty and reject blame while insisting on self-reliance.
African Union Condemns M23 Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport, Urges End to Hostilities as Conflict Escalates
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a recent drone attack on Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed by the M23 rebel movement, warning that the strike may amount to terrorism and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect civilians and restore fragile peace efforts.
