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Congo-Rwanda mediation may struggle for traction
France is trying to mediate in the ongoing proxy conflict between Congo and Rwanda
Congo-KinshasaBenin may call on Rwandan troops to counter jihadists
Unconfirmed reports suggest a deal may be in the works to bring Rwandan troops to northern Benin to counter jihadists
BeninNew Congo allegations will increase pressure on Rwanda
A leaked report by UN experts reportedly implicates Rwandan troops directly in recent fighting in eastern DRC
Congo-KinshasaCongo-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
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