Rwanda
Congo-Rwanda detente may prove extremely fragile
The two parties have vowed to de-escalate tensions but the rhetoric remains discordant
Congo-KinshasaCongo and Rwanda will struggle to unwind M23 tensions
A new rebellion in eastern Congo has revived old enmities at both local and regional levels
Congo-KinshasaUN warning over Congo’s M23 will deepen concerns
The UN has issued a stark warning about the threat posed by the M23 rebellion in eastern Congo
Congo-KinshasaBurundi will maintain pressure on the armed opposition
Despite expressing openness to dialogue, the government maintains a belligerent stance towards the armed opposition
BurundiCongo regional force faces unclear future
Regional leaders say they remain committed to deploying a joint force to eastern Congo despite rising tensions
Congo-KinshasaEthnic violence will exacerbate Congo insecurity
Ethnic Tutsis are being targeted amid popular anger towards the predominantly Tutsi M23 rebellion and Rwandan government
Congo-KinshasaBunagana capture will inflame Congo security tensions
M23 rebels have captured a strategic town on the border with Uganda
Congo-KinshasaRwanda tensions will complicate Congo regional force
Regional leaders continue to discuss plans for a joint force to tackle insecurity in Congo, despite tensions with Rwanda
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