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#BREAKING 🇺🇸 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛: “𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡’𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝟮𝟯 𝗜𝗦 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚” In a candid, short, quick interview with journalist Hariana Verás ( Hariana Veras ), U.S. Congressman Chris Smith made strong remarks about the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, calling out Rwanda’s role and... warning that peace efforts are being actively sabotaged by violations of the Washington Peace Agreement. ✋ “You Can’t Sign for Peace While Killing and Looting.” Speaking on the sidelines of ongoing U.S. Congressional hearings on the DRC–Rwanda crisis, Rep. Smith was blunt: “They want the peace treaty to work, but it can’t work when you’ve got M23 not only killing, but fleecing minerals and violating the agreement.” He stressed that the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, continues to destabilize eastern DRC, making a real peace impossible under current conditions. 🔥 “We’re Pressing for Real Sanctions, Including Kagame.” Congressman Smith confirmed that part two of the Congressional hearing is scheduled for next week and hinted at stronger U.S. actions: “We’re pressing the administration to really sanction Paul Kagame’s leaders, maybe even Paul Kagame himself.”show more

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🚨M23 WILL NOT INTEGRATE INTO DRC ARMY. —Rwanda and M23 will lay down their weapons. Aggressors against the Washington Accords are on notice. 🚩M23 is on notice. 🚩Rwanda, Kagame is on notice. There will be peace in the DRC. Now is the time for peace. —M23, lay down your weapons and go home. —RDF, soldiers return home. What is being supported and encouraged from the seat of authority in Kigali is not sustainable. It will not last. Peace loving Congolese, peace loving Rwandese, now is the time for peace. Reject the war mongering, the violence and aggression that has tortured eastern DRC. 🇺🇸🇨🇩DRC will have peace. Peace, prosperity, and God’s grace on the Great Lakes Region. 🇺🇸🇺🇸Republican US Representative Chris Smith, Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee laid it out well today: —Sanctions are on the table. They’re coming. Buckle up. Watch all 78 seconds of this riveting interview by Hariana Veras ! 🇺🇸Would you lean in and pray now for the courageous and common sense voices who are demanding an end to the looting of minerals, the violence on the people, the killing, and the destruction of beautiful people in eastern DR Congo? #RDC National Faith Advisory Board Présidence RDC 🇨🇩 President Donald J. Trump The White House

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Meet and follow ➡️ Hariana Veras, an Angolan journalist confronting Kagame’s war crimes from the heart of the White House 🇺🇸. She is pressing President Trump on Rwanda’s violations of the Washington Peace Accord and the absence of consequences, while relentlessly amplifying the call for peace in eastern Congo 🇨🇩. Beyond Congo, she is also bringing urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan 🇸🇩, demanding accountability and action at the highest levels of U.S. power. Fearless. Consistent. Unignorable. This is journalism with courage and purpose. THANK YOU Hariana Veras

Meet and follow ➡️ Hariana Veras, an Angolan journalist confronting Kagame’s war crimes from the heart of the White House 🇺🇸. She is pressing President Trump on Rwanda’s violations of the Washington Peace Accord and the absence of consequences, while relentlessly amplifying the call for peace in eastern Congo 🇨🇩. Beyond Congo, she is also bringing urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan 🇸🇩, demanding accountability and action at the highest levels of U.S. power. Fearless. Consistent. Unignorable. This is journalism with courage and purpose. THANK YOU Hariana Veras

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#DRC Julius Malema on Kagame’s Betrayal of Peace in Congo: "How does a Rwandan president go all the way to the Oval Office, sit with the president of the DRC, Tshisekedi, and sign a peace agreement... then return home and continue feeding his rebel gangs in the forests of Congo? Julius Malema That’s not diplomacy. That’s deception. He signs documents in Washington while his M23 militias continue killing women and children in Uvira, Goma, and Bukavu. That’s not a peace partner — that’s a warlord in a suit. Let’s not play games: Kagame benefits from Congo’s chaos. He thrives on looted minerals, stolen lives, and silence from powerful friends. Rwanda enjoys production from rebel-held mines, while Congo buries its children. If the peace agreement means anything, then the United States, as the guarantor of that deal, must hold Rwanda accountable. Otherwise, that Oval Office photo is nothing but staged theater, while the forests of Congo burn. People are urged to stand with the people of Congo. And Rwanda must get out of Congo unconditionally.

#DRC Julius Malema on Kagame’s Betrayal of Peace in Congo: "How does a Rwandan president go all the way to the Oval Office, sit with the president of the DRC, Tshisekedi, and sign a peace agreement... then return home and continue feeding his rebel gangs in the forests of Congo? Julius Malema That’s not diplomacy. That’s deception. He signs documents in Washington while his M23 militias continue killing women and children in Uvira, Goma, and Bukavu. That’s not a peace partner — that’s a warlord in a suit. Let’s not play games: Kagame benefits from Congo’s chaos. He thrives on looted minerals, stolen lives, and silence from powerful friends. Rwanda enjoys production from rebel-held mines, while Congo buries its children. If the peace agreement means anything, then the United States, as the guarantor of that deal, must hold Rwanda accountable. Otherwise, that Oval Office photo is nothing but staged theater, while the forests of Congo burn. People are urged to stand with the people of Congo. And Rwanda must get out of Congo unconditionally.

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Massad Boulos, the United States Senior Advisor for Africa, met with President Paul Kagame on Tuesday as part of his diplomatic tour across the Great Lakes region. During the talks at Urugwiro Village, Boulos said they discussed a shared vision for a stronger U.S.–Rwanda partnership focused on peace, stability, and economic growth. He affirmed that the United States is ready to work with Rwanda to find a lasting solution to the conflict in the eastern DRC that has persisted for three decades. “We are ready to work with Rwanda to achieve this goal, which is why finding a resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC is so essential, as it will unlock the region’s untapped potential,” he said. His visit to Kigali follows prior talks with Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of DRC, William Ruto of Kenya, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

Massad Boulos, the United States Senior Advisor for Africa, met with President Paul Kagame on Tuesday as part of his diplomatic tour across the Great Lakes region. During the talks at Urugwiro Village, Boulos said they discussed a shared vision for a stronger U.S.–Rwanda partnership focused on peace, stability, and economic growth. He affirmed that the United States is ready to work with Rwanda to find a lasting solution to the conflict in the eastern DRC that has persisted for three decades. “We are ready to work with Rwanda to achieve this goal, which is why finding a resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC is so essential, as it will unlock the region’s untapped potential,” he said. His visit to Kigali follows prior talks with Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of DRC, William Ruto of Kenya, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.

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Like all Africans and beyond, I am deeply saddened by the situation in the Eastern Congo. I want to pass my condolences to South Africa on the death of its soldiers who have died in pursuit of peace in the DRC, and everyone who has been killed by this crisis. Today I took time to understand the issues and the root cause of the Great Lakes crisis, you can’t understand it all in a day. I am not an expert on the Great Lakes, but I found two insightful videos featuring Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and former South African President Thabo Mbeki explaining it. Both leaders were actively involved in efforts to address the Great Lakes issue, with Nyerere engaging as far back as 1992 and earlier. The problem can be traced back to 1885 during the Berlin Conference, where Africa was partitioned among European colonial powers and borders were drawn regardless of ethnic sensitivities. Belgium, the colonial power in the DRC, and Germany, the colonial power in Rwanda, drew borders that divided the Rwandan Kingdom, incorporating parts of it into what is now the DRC. As a result of this partitioning, the Banyarwanda (including the Banyamulenge) ended up living on both sides of the border—in Rwanda and the DRC. Just like the Tswanas in South Africa and Botswana. Despite being Zairean (Congolese) citizens, the Banyarwanda in the DRC were often treated as foreigners by successive Congolese governments, and they faced significant discrimination. The situation worsened after the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda in 1994 which was carried out by the Hutus, when perpetrators of the genocide fled into the DRC, particularly to areas where Congolese Banyarwanda lived. These perpetrators formed a militia called the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). The FDLR, which opposes the current Rwandan government, was later incorporated into the Congolese army, causing Rwanda to view their presence in Eastern Congo as a significant security threat. Rwanda objected to the persecution of the Congolese Banyarwanda by the Congolese Government and the FDLR in the DRC. Rwanda’s said its involvement in the DRC is rooted in its efforts to neutralise the FDLR and protect its national security, as well as to address the marginalisation of the Banyarwanda in Eastern Congo. However, this involvement has also sparked significant controversy and accusations of resource exploitation and destabilisation by the DRC. The M23 (March 23 Movement) originated from the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP), a Tutsi-led rebel group in the DRC that operated in the mid-2000s. The CNDP was mainly focused on protecting the rights of Congolese Tutsis (Banyarwanda) who faced discrimination and violence, particularly after the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Reports by Human Rights Watch in October 2022 revealed that the Congolese military supported the FDLR in their military operations against the M23 rebel group. At the same time, the Congolese government has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 militarily. Currently the conflict involves the M23 and the Congolese army, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of deploying its troops on Congolese soil. As Nyerere points out in the video, the Zairean government stripped the Banyarwanda in the Congo of their citizenship, rendering them stateless. However, they are Congolese due to the colonial borders. What is clear is that this crisis is not an overnight problem, it has been there for decades, long before both Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi were in power. What is lacking is leadership from the region and the continent to help both countries resolve this crisis once and for all. It is like a volcano that has been erupting periodically, the crisis is crying out for a modern day Nyerere or Mbeki. It is now unrealistic to expect Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi to invite each other for coffee, it needs someone with gravitas to invite them. This crisis has no military solution except dialogue.

Like all Africans and beyond, I am deeply saddened by the situation in the Eastern Congo. I want to pass my condolences to South Africa on the death of its soldiers who have died in pursuit of peace in the DRC, and everyone who has been killed by this crisis. Today I took time to understand the issues and the root cause of the Great Lakes crisis, you can’t understand it all in a day. I am not an expert on the Great Lakes, but I found two insightful videos featuring Tanzania’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and former South African President Thabo Mbeki explaining it. Both leaders were actively involved in efforts to address the Great Lakes issue, with Nyerere engaging as far back as 1992 and earlier. The problem can be traced back to 1885 during the Berlin Conference, where Africa was partitioned among European colonial powers and borders were drawn regardless of ethnic sensitivities. Belgium, the colonial power in the DRC, and Germany, the colonial power in Rwanda, drew borders that divided the Rwandan Kingdom, incorporating parts of it into what is now the DRC. As a result of this partitioning, the Banyarwanda (including the Banyamulenge) ended up living on both sides of the border—in Rwanda and the DRC. Just like the Tswanas in South Africa and Botswana. Despite being Zairean (Congolese) citizens, the Banyarwanda in the DRC were often treated as foreigners by successive Congolese governments, and they faced significant discrimination. The situation worsened after the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda in 1994 which was carried out by the Hutus, when perpetrators of the genocide fled into the DRC, particularly to areas where Congolese Banyarwanda lived. These perpetrators formed a militia called the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). The FDLR, which opposes the current Rwandan government, was later incorporated into the Congolese army, causing Rwanda to view their presence in Eastern Congo as a significant security threat. Rwanda objected to the persecution of the Congolese Banyarwanda by the Congolese Government and the FDLR in the DRC. Rwanda’s said its involvement in the DRC is rooted in its efforts to neutralise the FDLR and protect its national security, as well as to address the marginalisation of the Banyarwanda in Eastern Congo. However, this involvement has also sparked significant controversy and accusations of resource exploitation and destabilisation by the DRC. The M23 (March 23 Movement) originated from the National Congress for the Defence of the People (CNDP), a Tutsi-led rebel group in the DRC that operated in the mid-2000s. The CNDP was mainly focused on protecting the rights of Congolese Tutsis (Banyarwanda) who faced discrimination and violence, particularly after the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Reports by Human Rights Watch in October 2022 revealed that the Congolese military supported the FDLR in their military operations against the M23 rebel group. At the same time, the Congolese government has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 militarily. Currently the conflict involves the M23 and the Congolese army, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of deploying its troops on Congolese soil. As Nyerere points out in the video, the Zairean government stripped the Banyarwanda in the Congo of their citizenship, rendering them stateless. However, they are Congolese due to the colonial borders. What is clear is that this crisis is not an overnight problem, it has been there for decades, long before both Presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi were in power. What is lacking is leadership from the region and the continent to help both countries resolve this crisis once and for all. It is like a volcano that has been erupting periodically, the crisis is crying out for a modern day Nyerere or Mbeki. It is now unrealistic to expect Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi to invite each other for coffee, it needs someone with gravitas to invite them. This crisis has no military solution except dialogue.

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HOW THE WEST ENABLES RWANDA TO LOOT CONGO Kayumba Nyamwasa, former Rwanda Army chief of staff and head of Rwandan intelligence from 1998 to 2002, dropped a bombshell on 2 February when he told @newzroomafrika’s Aldrin Sampear that Western countries like France, the United Kingdom and the United States do not comment on Rwanda’s military operations in neighbouring countries like Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Mozambique because Rwandan companies process smuggled minerals that benefit said Western powers. The recent escalation in violence as the Rwanda- and Uganda-backed M23 militia seized mineral-rich lands in eastern DRC on its way to entering Goma city has renewed the conversation about Rwanda’s and Uganda’s roles in the foreign-instigated three-decade-long conflict over resources. How the West has ignored Rwanda’s activities contrasts sharply with sanctions imposed against Rwanda and aid cuts in 2012 that forced M23 to go underground. As early as 1998, Burundian, Rwandan, Ugandan and/or Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD) soldiers emptied DRC warehouses. The looting remains a prominent feature across successive proxy campaigns, casting doubt on claims that Rwanda or M23 intervenes in the DRC only in the interests of marginalised Tutsis in the DRC. Since M23’s resurgence in 2021, reportedly due to Rwanda fearing isolation following increased DRC-Uganda cooperation, the militia has displaced hundreds of thousands of people in eastern DRC. Reports indicate M23 is closing in around the city of Bukavu after entering Goma on 27 January. In Rubaya, which M23 captured in 2024, the group has generated around $300,000 monthly in taxes from tantalum mining. Video credit: @newzroomafrika (X)

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This Kinshasa-paid mercenary posing as a journalist didn’t get the answer she wanted about #Uvira and sanctions against Rwanda, so she edited out what the U.S. lawmaker said mid-interview. What a fraud! The U.S. lawmaker was saying he wanted the African Union to be the one telling the United States who the real spoiler of peace is, instead of having both sides (Rwanda and the DRC) pushing their own versions of events. The mercenary then tried to frame the issue the Kinshasa way, blaming Rwanda for Kinshasa’s constant provocations against M23. And while the U.S. lawmaker was adamant that he agreed the fighting should not have happened, what he said next will remain a secret, because she cut him off, probably after he told her it wasn’t unclear who started the fighting.

This Kinshasa-paid mercenary posing as a journalist didn’t get the answer she wanted about #Uvira and sanctions against Rwanda, so she edited out what the U.S. lawmaker said mid-interview. What a fraud! The U.S. lawmaker was saying he wanted the African Union to be the one telling the United States who the real spoiler of peace is, instead of having both sides (Rwanda and the DRC) pushing their own versions of events. The mercenary then tried to frame the issue the Kinshasa way, blaming Rwanda for Kinshasa’s constant provocations against M23. And while the U.S. lawmaker was adamant that he agreed the fighting should not have happened, what he said next will remain a secret, because she cut him off, probably after he told her it wasn’t unclear who started the fighting.

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🇨🇩#DRC_Update: On BBC NewsHour, DRC’s Foreign Minister of State, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, responded to the latest Human Rights Watch report on the killings of more than 140 civilians in eastern DRC She said the government was “appalled, deeply concerned, and shocked” by the findings on the killings of more than 140 civilians, ➡️ most of them from the Hutu community. Wagner noted that such atrocities are consistent with the long-documented occupation of eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda’s Defence Forces (RDF). via RDC • Affaires Etrangères 🇨🇩 The minister reaffirmed that the DRC remains committed to the Doha and Washington peace processes, denying claims that the Congolese army broke the ceasefire, and stressed that the protection of civilians is the government’s priority. She added that while misconduct within the FARDC is investigated and sanctioned, impunity continues among M23 and RDF forces. Wagner further underlined that UN and Congolese reports confirm Rwanda’s support to M23 through training, equipment, and resources, calling on the UN Security Council and international partners — including the United States- to ensure accountability under Resolution 2773.

🇨🇩#DRC_Update: On BBC NewsHour, DRC’s Foreign Minister of State, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, responded to the latest Human Rights Watch report on the killings of more than 140 civilians in eastern DRC She said the government was “appalled, deeply concerned, and shocked” by the findings on the killings of more than 140 civilians, ➡️ most of them from the Hutu community. Wagner noted that such atrocities are consistent with the long-documented occupation of eastern Congo by the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda’s Defence Forces (RDF). via RDC • Affaires Etrangères 🇨🇩 The minister reaffirmed that the DRC remains committed to the Doha and Washington peace processes, denying claims that the Congolese army broke the ceasefire, and stressed that the protection of civilians is the government’s priority. She added that while misconduct within the FARDC is investigated and sanctioned, impunity continues among M23 and RDF forces. Wagner further underlined that UN and Congolese reports confirm Rwanda’s support to M23 through training, equipment, and resources, calling on the UN Security Council and international partners — including the United States- to ensure accountability under Resolution 2773.

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KAGAME ADMITS DRC PLUNDER GOES THROUGH RWANDA With the Kigali-backed M23 rebels making rapid gains in eastern DRC, here’s a flashback to 2022 - when Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, openly admitted that plundered loot from the neighbouring Congo went through his country. But instead of taking responsibility, he attempts to deflect blame. He urges his audience to focus on the final destinations of the stolen minerals - he cites Dubai, Brussels, Tel Aviv - claiming that if Kigali stopped the flow, there’d be trouble for Kigali. But this lame excuse is a calculated deception: Rwanda isn’t merely a transit point, it’s one of the biggest profiteers from Congo’s suffering. Despite having almost no mineral reserves of its own, Rwanda has become one of the world's leading exporters of coltan and gold, all of which are overwhemingly mined in the DRC. Moreover, the UN has pointed the finger at Rwanda, saying there is strong evidence it’s backing the atrocities-committing M23, and has sent up to 4,000 of its own soldiers over the border to assist the rebels in their deadly mine-grabbing rampage. So while Kagame might be right that the buyers of plundered Congolese wealth are guilty of fanning the war, his shameless attempt to pass the buck ignores the fact that Rwanda is a central player in this blood-stained supply chain. His hands are far from clean.

KAGAME ADMITS DRC PLUNDER GOES THROUGH RWANDA With the Kigali-backed M23 rebels making rapid gains in eastern DRC, here’s a flashback to 2022 - when Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, openly admitted that plundered loot from the neighbouring Congo went through his country. But instead of taking responsibility, he attempts to deflect blame. He urges his audience to focus on the final destinations of the stolen minerals - he cites Dubai, Brussels, Tel Aviv - claiming that if Kigali stopped the flow, there’d be trouble for Kigali. But this lame excuse is a calculated deception: Rwanda isn’t merely a transit point, it’s one of the biggest profiteers from Congo’s suffering. Despite having almost no mineral reserves of its own, Rwanda has become one of the world's leading exporters of coltan and gold, all of which are overwhemingly mined in the DRC. Moreover, the UN has pointed the finger at Rwanda, saying there is strong evidence it’s backing the atrocities-committing M23, and has sent up to 4,000 of its own soldiers over the border to assist the rebels in their deadly mine-grabbing rampage. So while Kagame might be right that the buyers of plundered Congolese wealth are guilty of fanning the war, his shameless attempt to pass the buck ignores the fact that Rwanda is a central player in this blood-stained supply chain. His hands are far from clean.

African Stream

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#TRANSCRIBED The U.S. warned that it is going to use “tools at its disposal” to hold Rwanda accountable, a "spoilers to peace”, referring to both Rwanda and M23. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE UNITED STATES' DURING TODAY'S UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING The United States is profoundly concerned and deeply disappointed by the renewed outbreak of violence in Eastern DRC. Today, I want to share additional information on the scale and sophistication of Rwanda’s involvement in the region. Since its re-emergence in 2021, Rwanda has maintained strategic control over its proxy armed group, M23, as well as M23’s political wing, the Congo River Alliance, also known as the AFC. Rwanda has deployed M23 and the AFC to further its geopolitical ambitions in Eastern DRC. Kigali has been directly involved in planning and executing the war, providing both military and political direction to M23 and the AFC. For years, the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) have supplied material, logistical, and training support to M23, and have fought alongside them in the DRC with approximately 5,000 to 7,000 troops as of early December — not accounting for any additional deployments during the recent escalation. In recent months, Rwanda has deployed multiple surface-to-air missile systems and other heavy, sophisticated weaponry into North and South Kivu to support M23 in its ongoing conflict with the DRC. Just this past weekend, M23 and Rwandan forces launched an offensive to seize Uvira, with RDF forces co-located on the frontlines with M23 fighters. We also have credible reports of increased use of suicide drones and artillery by both M23 and Rwanda, including artillery strikes into Burundi. Rather than a march toward peace — as seen in recent weeks under the leadership of President Trump through the Washington Accords — Rwanda is instead dragging the region back into greater instability and war. In light of the commitments made in Washington, we are deeply concerned about the continued presence of Rwandan military forces on Congolese soil in support of M23. The United States will use every tool at our disposal to hold accountable the spoilers of peace. We call on Rwanda to uphold its commitments and to fully recognize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sovereign right to defend its territory, including the right to invite Burundian forces onto its land in response to aggression. We are engaging with all parties to urge restraint and to prevent further escalation — including calling for an end to hostile and ethnically charged anti-Tutsi rhetoric. As this Council continues to negotiate the renewal of the MONUSCO mandate, the United States will seek to ensure that the mission is empowered to support both the Doha and Washington agreements. While the parties themselves bear full responsibility for implementing these agreements, MONUSCO must have the freedom and capability to operate — including unimpeded mobility and logistical support. It is a sad hypocrisy that UN peacekeepers are under siege from forces backed by a UN member state — a state which also contributes troops to peacekeeping missions. The months-long M23 blockade on MONUSCO has severely impaired its ability to operate in and around Goma, as many have highlighted today. Furthermore, Rwanda continues to deploy surface-to-air missiles and conducts spoofing and jamming operations, effectively grounding MONUSCO’s air assets. Under such conditions, how can MONUSCO succeed? We demand the immediate cessation of these obstructions, which violate Rwanda’s and M23’s obligations under the Doha and Washington Agreements. The United States remains firm in its support for MONUSCO and its critical role in realizing these historic agreements, which we believe hold the potential to finally end decades of suffering in Eastern DRC.

#TRANSCRIBED The U.S. warned that it is going to use “tools at its disposal” to hold Rwanda accountable, a "spoilers to peace”, referring to both Rwanda and M23. READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE UNITED STATES' DURING TODAY'S UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING The United States is profoundly concerned and deeply disappointed by the renewed outbreak of violence in Eastern DRC. Today, I want to share additional information on the scale and sophistication of Rwanda’s involvement in the region. Since its re-emergence in 2021, Rwanda has maintained strategic control over its proxy armed group, M23, as well as M23’s political wing, the Congo River Alliance, also known as the AFC. Rwanda has deployed M23 and the AFC to further its geopolitical ambitions in Eastern DRC. Kigali has been directly involved in planning and executing the war, providing both military and political direction to M23 and the AFC. For years, the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) have supplied material, logistical, and training support to M23, and have fought alongside them in the DRC with approximately 5,000 to 7,000 troops as of early December — not accounting for any additional deployments during the recent escalation. In recent months, Rwanda has deployed multiple surface-to-air missile systems and other heavy, sophisticated weaponry into North and South Kivu to support M23 in its ongoing conflict with the DRC. Just this past weekend, M23 and Rwandan forces launched an offensive to seize Uvira, with RDF forces co-located on the frontlines with M23 fighters. We also have credible reports of increased use of suicide drones and artillery by both M23 and Rwanda, including artillery strikes into Burundi. Rather than a march toward peace — as seen in recent weeks under the leadership of President Trump through the Washington Accords — Rwanda is instead dragging the region back into greater instability and war. In light of the commitments made in Washington, we are deeply concerned about the continued presence of Rwandan military forces on Congolese soil in support of M23. The United States will use every tool at our disposal to hold accountable the spoilers of peace. We call on Rwanda to uphold its commitments and to fully recognize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sovereign right to defend its territory, including the right to invite Burundian forces onto its land in response to aggression. We are engaging with all parties to urge restraint and to prevent further escalation — including calling for an end to hostile and ethnically charged anti-Tutsi rhetoric. As this Council continues to negotiate the renewal of the MONUSCO mandate, the United States will seek to ensure that the mission is empowered to support both the Doha and Washington agreements. While the parties themselves bear full responsibility for implementing these agreements, MONUSCO must have the freedom and capability to operate — including unimpeded mobility and logistical support. It is a sad hypocrisy that UN peacekeepers are under siege from forces backed by a UN member state — a state which also contributes troops to peacekeeping missions. The months-long M23 blockade on MONUSCO has severely impaired its ability to operate in and around Goma, as many have highlighted today. Furthermore, Rwanda continues to deploy surface-to-air missiles and conducts spoofing and jamming operations, effectively grounding MONUSCO’s air assets. Under such conditions, how can MONUSCO succeed? We demand the immediate cessation of these obstructions, which violate Rwanda’s and M23’s obligations under the Doha and Washington Agreements. The United States remains firm in its support for MONUSCO and its critical role in realizing these historic agreements, which we believe hold the potential to finally end decades of suffering in Eastern DRC.

Xtrafrica

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DRC 🇨🇩 On the Crisis in Eastern DRC: Narratives, Blind Spots, and the Real Road to Peace (My interpretation of President Kagame’s recent remarks … on my question) There is a real concern today that some actors in Europe are trying to shape or interfere with peace efforts currently led by the United States and Qatar, efforts that aim to finally bring an end to the three-decade-long crisis affecting both the DRC and Rwanda. During his press conference, President Kagame pointed out something fundamental: Africa’s narratives, including the narratives about current crises, are still largely produced in Europe. Today, the focus from Europe is placed heavily on the humanitarian crisis, which undeniably exists. But focusing only on its visible symptoms, while ignoring the root causes, cannot produce a meaningful resolution. - A Missing Part of the Narrative For decades, Europe has largely overlooked the presence and activities of armed groups operating near Rwanda’s border, especially the FDLR, a group whose origins and ideology still shape instability in the region. While some European voices now try to minimize this threat by calling the FDLR “old,” the reality is more complex: •Their leadership may be aging, but their fighters are not. •They continue to recruit within Congolese Banyarwanda communities. •Their presence and ideology have contributed to mass displacement, including over 100,000 Congolese Banyarwanda who have lived in exile for nearly 30 years. These unresolved issues are directly connected to the emergence of multiple armed movements over the years, with M23 being the latest manifestation of that long-standing cycle. - State Complicity and Security Concerns Another point often ignored in European narratives is that elements of the FDLR have reportedly been integrated into the Congolese national army, deepening Rwanda’s security concerns and reinforcing the sense of exclusion among Congolese Banyarwanda who are still denied the right to return home. These dynamics are rarely acknowledged in Europe, where the dominant narrative reduces the crisis to the “minerals looting” storyline. - The Minerals Narrative – and What It Leaves Out President Kagame also reminded the audience that: •Long before M23 resurfaced, minerals from Eastern DRC were already being exploited and smuggled out, often under the control of armed groups , including the FDLR. •Networks facilitating this illicit trade exist even in Europe. •Yet the EU has been largely silent about this aspect, focusing instead on narratives that shift blame elsewhere. Ignoring these factors: •Oversimplifies the crisis, •Avoids confronting governance issues within the DRC, •Minimizes the threat posed by armed groups, and •Erases the long-standing displacement and rights of Congolese Banyarwanda. - Why This Matters When Europe pushes a narrative that doesn’t reflect the full picture, it risks undermining peace processes that do seek to address the foundations of the conflict. A durable solution requires recognizing all drivers of insecurity, not just the ones that fit external political comfort zones.

DRC 🇨🇩 On the Crisis in Eastern DRC: Narratives, Blind Spots, and the Real Road to Peace (My interpretation of President Kagame’s recent remarks … on my question) There is a real concern today that some actors in Europe are trying to shape or interfere with peace efforts currently led by the United States and Qatar, efforts that aim to finally bring an end to the three-decade-long crisis affecting both the DRC and Rwanda. During his press conference, President Kagame pointed out something fundamental: Africa’s narratives, including the narratives about current crises, are still largely produced in Europe. Today, the focus from Europe is placed heavily on the humanitarian crisis, which undeniably exists. But focusing only on its visible symptoms, while ignoring the root causes, cannot produce a meaningful resolution. - A Missing Part of the Narrative For decades, Europe has largely overlooked the presence and activities of armed groups operating near Rwanda’s border, especially the FDLR, a group whose origins and ideology still shape instability in the region. While some European voices now try to minimize this threat by calling the FDLR “old,” the reality is more complex: •Their leadership may be aging, but their fighters are not. •They continue to recruit within Congolese Banyarwanda communities. •Their presence and ideology have contributed to mass displacement, including over 100,000 Congolese Banyarwanda who have lived in exile for nearly 30 years. These unresolved issues are directly connected to the emergence of multiple armed movements over the years, with M23 being the latest manifestation of that long-standing cycle. - State Complicity and Security Concerns Another point often ignored in European narratives is that elements of the FDLR have reportedly been integrated into the Congolese national army, deepening Rwanda’s security concerns and reinforcing the sense of exclusion among Congolese Banyarwanda who are still denied the right to return home. These dynamics are rarely acknowledged in Europe, where the dominant narrative reduces the crisis to the “minerals looting” storyline. - The Minerals Narrative – and What It Leaves Out President Kagame also reminded the audience that: •Long before M23 resurfaced, minerals from Eastern DRC were already being exploited and smuggled out, often under the control of armed groups , including the FDLR. •Networks facilitating this illicit trade exist even in Europe. •Yet the EU has been largely silent about this aspect, focusing instead on narratives that shift blame elsewhere. Ignoring these factors: •Oversimplifies the crisis, •Avoids confronting governance issues within the DRC, •Minimizes the threat posed by armed groups, and •Erases the long-standing displacement and rights of Congolese Banyarwanda. - Why This Matters When Europe pushes a narrative that doesn’t reflect the full picture, it risks undermining peace processes that do seek to address the foundations of the conflict. A durable solution requires recognizing all drivers of insecurity, not just the ones that fit external political comfort zones.

Albert Rudatsimburwa 🇷🇼

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It is a shame and an embarrassment that Rwanda is represented in America by a woman who has no shame about lying in public like Mathilde Mukantabana 1️⃣Linking the sanctions that America imposed on the Rwanda Ministry of Defence to the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is so disgusting. Stop using the families of innocent victims in the atrocities you commit. We all know that those sanctions stem from Kagame using the #RDF to steal mineral resources through the wars he constantly sparks in the eastern Congo by invading their border. 2️⃣Saying that Rwanda is blamed for #M23's killings and playing the victim by claiming you are being treated unfairly contradicts the document you wrote yourself, which states that Rwanda collaborates with, works with, and supports #M23. 3️⃣Saying that there are Americans who are your friends supporting you and that you are discussing lifting the sanctions is nonsense. Sanctions were enacted through executive authorities and cannot be canceled by individuals or private entities. Please stop, we are not stupid to be fooled by that . Paul Kagame’s regime problem and their supporters is that because you know they intimidated Rwandans,where anyone who speaks out is killed, they mistakenly think everyone must listen to them and stay silent. Hell no. #Kagame repeatedly told sanction makers to "go to hell" during the Prayer Breakfast and Kwibuka 31. Now he’s begging them. If he wants relief, why doesn't he just pull Rwandan troops out of the DRC as the Washington Accord demands instead of this drama❓ #MillenZMovementRw✊

It is a shame and an embarrassment that Rwanda is represented in America by a woman who has no shame about lying in public like Mathilde Mukantabana 1️⃣Linking the sanctions that America imposed on the Rwanda Ministry of Defence to the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is so disgusting. Stop using the families of innocent victims in the atrocities you commit. We all know that those sanctions stem from Kagame using the #RDF to steal mineral resources through the wars he constantly sparks in the eastern Congo by invading their border. 2️⃣Saying that Rwanda is blamed for #M23's killings and playing the victim by claiming you are being treated unfairly contradicts the document you wrote yourself, which states that Rwanda collaborates with, works with, and supports #M23. 3️⃣Saying that there are Americans who are your friends supporting you and that you are discussing lifting the sanctions is nonsense. Sanctions were enacted through executive authorities and cannot be canceled by individuals or private entities. Please stop, we are not stupid to be fooled by that . Paul Kagame’s regime problem and their supporters is that because you know they intimidated Rwandans,where anyone who speaks out is killed, they mistakenly think everyone must listen to them and stay silent. Hell no. #Kagame repeatedly told sanction makers to "go to hell" during the Prayer Breakfast and Kwibuka 31. Now he’s begging them. If he wants relief, why doesn't he just pull Rwandan troops out of the DRC as the Washington Accord demands instead of this drama❓ #MillenZMovementRw✊

U.Sheila C kamuzinzi 🇷🇼🇸🇬

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Trump’s Profit (P̵e̵a̵c̵e̵) Deal With DRC and Rwanda Trump has got another one of those phantom war resolution tales to add to his collection. A deal to end the protracted conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC and Rwanda, which Trump reached with both countries’ leaders earlier in December has been added to the long list of wars the U.S. under his administration has ended on paper. The fighting sides could barely wait seven days after Trump’s boastful peace declaration to resume hostilities, with civilian deaths being recorded in a not fewer magnitude than pre peace deal. With all the usual foes participating in the renewed violence, it was a clear indicator that the root of the conflict had been either left untouched or deliberately preserved. This raises questions regarding the true objective of the Washington accord; was it a peace or profit deal? Considering Trump’s blunt remarks ahead of the deal such as “we are going to get a lot of minerals from this deal,” calling it the latter doesn’t place anyone nearer to the truth. The Empire’s modus operandi checks out with the involvement of the defunct USAID as long as the history of the conflict, reinforcing the belief that those who sponsored and sustained the war have come once again posing as superheroes. Under the guise of the United States world peace outreach, profiting off the $24 trillion DRC mineral wealth at the expense of more than 109 millions of its people has been rebranded as a “historic” peace deal. Biggest Mack reports.

Trump’s Profit (P̵e̵a̵c̵e̵) Deal With DRC and Rwanda Trump has got another one of those phantom war resolution tales to add to his collection. A deal to end the protracted conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC and Rwanda, which Trump reached with both countries’ leaders earlier in December has been added to the long list of wars the U.S. under his administration has ended on paper. The fighting sides could barely wait seven days after Trump’s boastful peace declaration to resume hostilities, with civilian deaths being recorded in a not fewer magnitude than pre peace deal. With all the usual foes participating in the renewed violence, it was a clear indicator that the root of the conflict had been either left untouched or deliberately preserved. This raises questions regarding the true objective of the Washington accord; was it a peace or profit deal? Considering Trump’s blunt remarks ahead of the deal such as “we are going to get a lot of minerals from this deal,” calling it the latter doesn’t place anyone nearer to the truth. The Empire’s modus operandi checks out with the involvement of the defunct USAID as long as the history of the conflict, reinforcing the belief that those who sponsored and sustained the war have come once again posing as superheroes. Under the guise of the United States world peace outreach, profiting off the $24 trillion DRC mineral wealth at the expense of more than 109 millions of its people has been rebranded as a “historic” peace deal. Biggest Mack reports.

The Spearhead

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Dar es Salaam 08.02.2025 My Welcome and Opening remarks at the Joint Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State and Government Summit on the prevailing security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As regional leaders, history will judge us harshly if we remain still and watch the situation worsen day by day. In line with the principle of African solutions for Africa’s problems, our countries have a collective responsibility to ensure we urgently address the existing security challenges that have heavily impacted the well-being of innocent civilians. This joint summit meeting in Dar es Salaam presents an opportunity to recommit our collective efforts in addressing the conflicts, and reaffirm our sustainable peace and stability in the entire EAC and SADC regions. It is crucial that we find a durable solution that upholds sovereignty, promotes inclusivity and ensures that the people of DRC can enjoy the durable peace and security that they have been yearning for, for decades. As a steadfast advocate for peace in Africa, Tanzania is deeply concerned about the persistent insecurity in Eastern DRC. The ongoing conflict not only destabilizes our brotherly nation, but also puts serious dents on our consistent efforts to enhance regional integration. My country remains committed to supporting ongoing diplomatic initiatives to end this conflict, and so we call on all parties involved to positively engage in negotiations, prioritize the well-being of the people, and commit to a peaceful co-existence.

Dar es Salaam 08.02.2025 My Welcome and Opening remarks at the Joint Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State and Government Summit on the prevailing security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As regional leaders, history will judge us harshly if we remain still and watch the situation worsen day by day. In line with the principle of African solutions for Africa’s problems, our countries have a collective responsibility to ensure we urgently address the existing security challenges that have heavily impacted the well-being of innocent civilians. This joint summit meeting in Dar es Salaam presents an opportunity to recommit our collective efforts in addressing the conflicts, and reaffirm our sustainable peace and stability in the entire EAC and SADC regions. It is crucial that we find a durable solution that upholds sovereignty, promotes inclusivity and ensures that the people of DRC can enjoy the durable peace and security that they have been yearning for, for decades. As a steadfast advocate for peace in Africa, Tanzania is deeply concerned about the persistent insecurity in Eastern DRC. The ongoing conflict not only destabilizes our brotherly nation, but also puts serious dents on our consistent efforts to enhance regional integration. My country remains committed to supporting ongoing diplomatic initiatives to end this conflict, and so we call on all parties involved to positively engage in negotiations, prioritize the well-being of the people, and commit to a peaceful co-existence.

Samia Suluhu

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#ARCHIVE 𝗗𝗥𝗖 𝗙𝗠 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 In an interview with Sky News, Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner urged the United Kingdom and international community to impose firm, targeted sanctions against Rwanda’s leadership, warning that continued inaction risks legitimising war crimes and economic looting. “We need sanctions, firm sanctions, and nd when we speak of sanctions, we do not speak of sanctions that target the Rwandan population, but sanctions that actually target the Rwandan leadership, the chain of command, and the financial networks behind this aggression.” Accountability Must Follow the Chain of Command Minister Wagner outlined the legal basis for international accountability, referencing well-documented UN findings linking the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) directly to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern DRC. “There is clear evidence connecting the Rwandan army to M23, and from M23 directly back to decision-makers in Kigali. There must be accountability along that chain of command. There is legal precedent for that, in the DRC and elsewhere.” According to Wagner, such accountability is not just moral, but necessary for deterrence: “If impunity continues, then violence becomes a strategy, not a crime.” “Rwanda Has No Mines, Only Congo’s Minerals” The Minister then turned to the economic enablers of war, calling for an international ban on the export of Rwandan minerals. “Rwanda presents itself as a mineral exporter. Yet, there are no significant mines in Rwanda. None. These minerals come from the DRC, extracted in zones under occupation, through violence and exploitation.” She demanded that global markets enforce traceability laws to prevent the sale of “blood minerals” disguised as Rwandan exports. “There is precedent for banning conflict minerals from reaching the world market. The same must now apply to Rwanda.” “Rwanda Killed Peacekeepers, and Still Wears the UN Badge” Wagner exposed another contradiction that has stunned African observers and international diplomats alike: Rwanda’s status as one of the largest troop.

#ARCHIVE 𝗗𝗥𝗖 𝗙𝗠 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 In an interview with Sky News, Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner urged the United Kingdom and international community to impose firm, targeted sanctions against Rwanda’s leadership, warning that continued inaction risks legitimising war crimes and economic looting. “We need sanctions, firm sanctions, and nd when we speak of sanctions, we do not speak of sanctions that target the Rwandan population, but sanctions that actually target the Rwandan leadership, the chain of command, and the financial networks behind this aggression.” Accountability Must Follow the Chain of Command Minister Wagner outlined the legal basis for international accountability, referencing well-documented UN findings linking the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) directly to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern DRC. “There is clear evidence connecting the Rwandan army to M23, and from M23 directly back to decision-makers in Kigali. There must be accountability along that chain of command. There is legal precedent for that, in the DRC and elsewhere.” According to Wagner, such accountability is not just moral, but necessary for deterrence: “If impunity continues, then violence becomes a strategy, not a crime.” “Rwanda Has No Mines, Only Congo’s Minerals” The Minister then turned to the economic enablers of war, calling for an international ban on the export of Rwandan minerals. “Rwanda presents itself as a mineral exporter. Yet, there are no significant mines in Rwanda. None. These minerals come from the DRC, extracted in zones under occupation, through violence and exploitation.” She demanded that global markets enforce traceability laws to prevent the sale of “blood minerals” disguised as Rwandan exports. “There is precedent for banning conflict minerals from reaching the world market. The same must now apply to Rwanda.” “Rwanda Killed Peacekeepers, and Still Wears the UN Badge” Wagner exposed another contradiction that has stunned African observers and international diplomats alike: Rwanda’s status as one of the largest troop.

XTRAfrica Media Group

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#EXPLAINED 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘁? 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁." In a revealing and almost unguarded speech, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has essentially admitted what Kinshasa and the international community have long accused him of: holding Goma and eastern Congo hostage to force political concessions from the DRC. During the press Conference today in Kigali, Nov 27 Kagame, speaking in reference to Goma, said: “If I were the one controlling Goma… and you come and say, ‘I want to use Goma,’ I say fine, but these are conditions. Goma is part of my problems with the government, and now it is in my hands. I will not give it to you until you show me how you address my problems.” While Kagame frames this as a hypothetical, the choice of words, “it is in my hands,” strips away the fiction. This is no longer about M23 rebels acting independently. This is Kagame speaking as the occupier. He goes further: “You want Goma, Kavumu, Bukavu, or even the whole of eastern Congo back? Fine. But you must address my problems first.” This is not diplomacy, it’s blackmail through armed occupation. It confirms what Congo has said for years: Kagame uses M23 and direct Rwandan troop deployments to control Congolese territory, not for security, but as leverage to extract political and economic concessions. What this proves: Kagame is admitting territorial control of Goma, a city that has been under de facto M23 occupation since early 2025. He links the return of Congolese territory to Rwanda’s grievances, meaning he considers eastern Congo a bargaining chip. He uses personal pronouns ("my hands", "I will not give it"), revealing direct ownership of the occupation. He reinforces a long pattern: Kagame sees military force as a legitimate tool to resolve political issues. "If you don't give me my rights, then it means they fight. We will fight, no question about it." Paul Kagame, Nov. 2025 What This Means for Congo This speech justifies every single accusation Kinshasa, Muyaya, and Kayikwamba have made: Rwanda is not acting in self-defense; it is occupying Congo militarily. Goma is not under rebel control; it is under Rwandan strategic control. Kagame has no intention of withdrawing unless he gets political rewards, which is blackmail, not peace. No Peace Under Hostage Conditions Tshisekedi is going to Washington not to beg for peace, but to expose Rwanda's regional aggression. Kagame’s own words reveal that he holds Congolese territory to pressure Kinshasa, and is willing to keep fighting if his “problems” aren’t resolved. But let’s be clear What are Kagame’s “problems”? He wants free access to Congo’s minerals, the ability to launder them through Rwandan markets, and he dreams of infiltrating, once again the Congolese army (FARDC) to maintain long-term control. But This time, the Congolese government will not let it happen again. La patrie ou La mort

#EXPLAINED 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘁? 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁." In a revealing and almost unguarded speech, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has essentially admitted what Kinshasa and the international community have long accused him of: holding Goma and eastern Congo hostage to force political concessions from the DRC. During the press Conference today in Kigali, Nov 27 Kagame, speaking in reference to Goma, said: “If I were the one controlling Goma… and you come and say, ‘I want to use Goma,’ I say fine, but these are conditions. Goma is part of my problems with the government, and now it is in my hands. I will not give it to you until you show me how you address my problems.” While Kagame frames this as a hypothetical, the choice of words, “it is in my hands,” strips away the fiction. This is no longer about M23 rebels acting independently. This is Kagame speaking as the occupier. He goes further: “You want Goma, Kavumu, Bukavu, or even the whole of eastern Congo back? Fine. But you must address my problems first.” This is not diplomacy, it’s blackmail through armed occupation. It confirms what Congo has said for years: Kagame uses M23 and direct Rwandan troop deployments to control Congolese territory, not for security, but as leverage to extract political and economic concessions. What this proves: Kagame is admitting territorial control of Goma, a city that has been under de facto M23 occupation since early 2025. He links the return of Congolese territory to Rwanda’s grievances, meaning he considers eastern Congo a bargaining chip. He uses personal pronouns ("my hands", "I will not give it"), revealing direct ownership of the occupation. He reinforces a long pattern: Kagame sees military force as a legitimate tool to resolve political issues. "If you don't give me my rights, then it means they fight. We will fight, no question about it." Paul Kagame, Nov. 2025 What This Means for Congo This speech justifies every single accusation Kinshasa, Muyaya, and Kayikwamba have made: Rwanda is not acting in self-defense; it is occupying Congo militarily. Goma is not under rebel control; it is under Rwandan strategic control. Kagame has no intention of withdrawing unless he gets political rewards, which is blackmail, not peace. No Peace Under Hostage Conditions Tshisekedi is going to Washington not to beg for peace, but to expose Rwanda's regional aggression. Kagame’s own words reveal that he holds Congolese territory to pressure Kinshasa, and is willing to keep fighting if his “problems” aren’t resolved. But let’s be clear What are Kagame’s “problems”? He wants free access to Congo’s minerals, the ability to launder them through Rwandan markets, and he dreams of infiltrating, once again the Congolese army (FARDC) to maintain long-term control. But This time, the Congolese government will not let it happen again. La patrie ou La mort

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