Rwanda, Congo and sanctions

Rwanda’s Kabarebe, sanctioned by US over ties to Congo rebels, is Kagame's 'hatchet man'
By Sonia Rolley, Hereward Holland (Reuters) -When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe was blunt: "When you choose to be a dog,
UK will impose sanctions on Rwanda 'soon' in response to Congo conflict
The UK will soon impose sanctions on Rwanda over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which has seized territory in eastern Congo, including key cities and mineral-rich areas. Britain will introduce sanctions soon against Rwanda over fighting in neighbouring Congo, a minister in the UK Foreign Office told Reuters on Monday.
Rwanda expresses solidarity with military general sanctioned by the US over violence in Congo
Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded.” Responding to the sanctions, Rwanda’s ...
The US sanctions a Rwanda official and a rebel spokesperson over violence in eastern Congo
The United States has sanctioned a Rwandan government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in neighboring Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are battling the Congolese army and have captured more territory,
U.S. sanctions Rwandan minister M23 member over conflict in DRC
The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned Rwanda Minister of State for Regional Integration James Kabarebe over alleged support for the March 23 Movement.
Rwanda faces growing threat of sanctions over its Congo actions
European Union announces suspension of defence consultations with Rwanda, which is bolstering M23 militia’s attacks on huge swath of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
US Sanctions Key Ally of Rwandan President Over War in Congo
The Trump administration sanctioned one of Rwanda’s most powerful officials for his role in supporting the M23 rebel movement in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
devdiscourse18h
Rwanda's Power Play: The Story of James Kabarebe
James Kabarebe, Rwanda's former defence minister, faces U.S. sanctions over his support for the M23 rebellion in Congo. Known for his loyalty to President Kagame, Kabarebe's military history is marked ...
What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’
As vast swaths of Congolese territory are seized by a Rwandan-backed armed group, Congo’s president looks to make a minerals ...
The EastAfrican2d
US and European nations pressure Rwanda to defuse M23 rebellion
They have imposed sanctions on officials of the rebel group, as well as on government officials, summoned envoys or ...
devdiscourse21h
The Shadows of Power: Kabarebe's Rise and Fall
Patrick Karegeya's murder exposed the intricate dynamics of power in Rwanda. With James Kabarebe as Kagame's loyalist, tensions rise as the U.S. sanctions Kabarebe for his alleged involvement with the ...
Anadolu Ajansi1d
Congolese president urges US to buy raw materials from DR Congo, not Rwanda
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has urged the US to purchase strategic raw materials directly from the Democratic ...
Voice of America Editorials16h
U.S. Sanctions Two Entities Linked to Abuses in DRC
The persistence of conflict impedes economic development and dissuades U.S. businesses from investing in both Rwanda and the ...
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Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
Commander, Congolese Rebel OfficialUntil now, the international response to the rapidly escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has committed ...
Black Star News13h
General Kagame’s War-Making Police State In Diplomatic Meltdown
If we lived in the Roman Empire two millennia ago, this last week in General Kagame’s life would have been described as horribilis hebdomadal– a horrible week. In a decisive move that underscores the ...