French minister visiting Congo and Rwanda to try to end crisis
France's foreign minister was due in Rwanda on Thursday after talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of efforts to prevent a regional escalation following the capture of the eastern Congolese city of Goma by M23 rebels and Rwandan troops.
France condemns Rwanda's action in Democratic Republic of Congo
France expresses its solidarity regarding the Democratic Republic of Congo and condemns actions by Rwanda in the country, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday."France strongly condemns the offensive led by the M23,
Rwanda's evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support.
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France Intervenes in DRC-Rwanda Conflict
France's foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, undertakes a diplomatic mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The mission aims to de-escalate tensions following the M23 rebels' advance into Goma.
US, France and Britain pressure Rwanda over Congo rebel advance
Rwanda's Kagame slams criticism of east Congo offensive as rebels push south
Rwanda-backed rebels take control of airport in Goma, eastern Congo's largest city
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France Condemns Rwanda's Role in DRC Conflict
France criticizes Rwanda's support of the M23 rebel offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged for fighting to cease and dialogue to resume. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of peacekeepers and displaced thousands,
Rwanda, the West’s ‘Donor Darling,’ Seizes an Opportunity in Congo
A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese city in a bid to occupy territory and exploit minerals.
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DR Congo: Goma city close to falling to Rwanda-backed M23 militiamen, France says
M23 militia fighters, alongside Rwandan troops, are pushing into the eastern DR Congo city of Goma, capital of the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
Analysis-Rise of Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels in Congo Harder to Stop This Time
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - After three years on the run from the Rwandan-backed M23 insurgency in eastern Congo, on Sunday, with the rebels fighting their way into Goma's city outskirts, Colleta Nzambonimpa found herself in church with nowhere left to turn.
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President Kagame Holds Talks with French and Qatari Ministers on Regional Peace and Cooperation
President Paul Kagame has met with top diplomats from France and Qatar to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional stability. During a meeting at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs,
Rwanda’s evolving stature ensures muted global pressure as M23 advances in eastern Congo
In 2012, when M23 rebels appeared poised to seize control of a major city in eastern Congo, western countries suspended aid to put pressure on Rwanda to withdraw its support
France tells Rwanda to 'immediately' leave DR Congo
France's Foreign Ministry said that Congo's territorial integrity was "not negotiable" after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took the eastern city of Goma. M23 rebels said they would march "all the way to Kinshasa.