Rwanda-Russia nuclear deal underscores Africa’s shifting power balance
Rwanda turns to Russia for nuclear training and research, advancing ambitions in technology, healthcare and diplomacy.
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Congolese see hopes for peace fade as M23 and army fight on in eastern DRC
Hopes that conflict would end this year were dashed after M23 advanced on key city Uvira despite US, Qatar peace deals.
UNSC condemns Rwanda, M23 rebels for offensive in eastern DR Congo
Resolution urges Rwandan troops to withdraw from area of conflict that has killed hundreds, displaced tens of thousands.
Tens of thousands flee DR Congo to Burundi amid rebel takeover of key city
UN refugee agency says women and children arriving ‘exhausted and severely traumatised’ after fleeing eastern DRC.
M23 armed group says it begins withdrawing from key DR Congo town of Uvira
Exclusive Al Jazeera footage shows fighters, military vehicles on the move as M23 spokespeople say withdrawal under way.
M23 announces exit from key DRC town as US-brokered ceasefire stutters
Rwanda-backed rebels say they will withdraw from eastern town they seized last week after request by US mediators.
From: Inside Story
Could violence in the DRC become a regional conflict?
Rwandan-backed rebels seize city week after Trump oversees peace deal.
Published On 13 Dec 2025
Residents emerge in DR Congo’s tense Uvira after M23 rebel takeover
Rubio says Rwanda’s actions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are a “clear violation” of the peace deal
Refugees describe neighbours killed as M23 cements control of key DRC city
As M23 rebels capture strategic city Uvira despite Trump peace deal, displaced families recount chaos and death.
From: NewsFeed
Eight wars ended? What’s happened to Trump’s peace deals
US President Donald Trump has claimed to have ended eight wars and secured peace in the Middle East.
Published On 12 Dec 2025
Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters
Government says victims killed by rebels included women and children, accusing Rwanda of breaching a recent truce deal.
