Rwanda appears to be in a heated race to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, 30 years after it was last held on African soil. ・Rwanda and South Africa are competing to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix after 30 years in Africa.
The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say due to Kigali’s role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and as a key ally for Western powers,
"The high commission staff is in contact with every individual who has asked for assistance and help," FO says, adds more likely to cross over in coming days.
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has insisted that his troops are mounting a "vigorous" response to Rwanda-backed fighters advancing in the country’s perennially troubled east,
DR Congo's president has vowed a "vigorous" military response against Rwandan-backed fighters who have advanced further in the mineral-rich east of the country after seizing most of the region's main
Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused his South African counterpart of “lies” and “distortion” over comments about the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ratcheting up tensions between the two leaders amid regional efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Rwanda's government, led by President Paul Kagame, has been accused by the DRC and various international organizations of supporting M23, including providing military assistance, training, and logistical support.
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.
M23 rebels, with support from Rwandan troops, marched into Goma earlier this week and are now advancing south toward Bukavu.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where fierce fighting raged as Kigali-backed fighters closed in on the major city of Goma.