Rwanda, South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
As the rebels gained the upper hand in the battlefield by capturing most of Goma - the biggest city in the east - South Africa fired a diplomatic salvo, warning that further attac
Kagame warns Ramaphosa: Rwanda won’t shirk any face-off with South Africa
Rwanda's Paul Kagame says South Africa is not a welcomed peacemaker or mediator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict.
South African, Rwandan leaders in war of words over DR Congo
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has lashed out at South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels behind the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week.
Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa
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.
This time for Africa: South Africa aims to host F1 race in 2027
South Africa plans to raise $50 million to help fund a bid to host a Formula 1 race, the country’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie said in an interview. McKenzie said there has been discussions with the Formula 1 organisers during the week,
South Africa extends deadline for F1 host bids
The South African government has extended the deadline to submit host bids for a Formula 1 grand prix in the country. After a bid to revive the South African race at Kyalami fell through in 2023, the government continued efforts to end the 32-year hiatus of grand prix racing in the African country.
New development emerges in South Africa’s quest for F1 return
SA extends deadline to find F1 stakeholders. South Africa last hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Kyalami circuit in 1993, a race won by Alain Prost. It was the 33rd a
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 ...
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive ...
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DRC: Rwanda president Kagame dares South African military
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has warned South Africa that although Rwanda prefers peace, it will, without doubt, respond to ...
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Rwanda vs South Africa: We have valid reasons to be in DRC, says international affairs expert
Expert defends South Africa's presence in the DRC, emphasising its role in regional peacekeeping efforts and the protection of national interests.
Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who ...
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Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation
The Rwandan president accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and officials of distorting talks between the two, calling it a mix ...
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, ...
Addressing the surgical care shortage in Africa: insights from the Pan-African Surgical Conference
Join leading experts at the Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 24 to 28, 2025, as they address ...