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Washington has reiterated fears that Rwanda is supporting a rebellion in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), whose rapid advances have led Kinshasa to expel the border country's ambassador. During a visit to both countries in…

Ivory Coast has accused Bamako of "hostage-taking" after its neighbour laid out conditions for the release of 46 Ivorian soldiers held in Mali for two months. The issue should be a hot topic next week during an extraordinary Ecowas…

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi says there was "no doubt" that Rwanda was backing a rebellion on their territory, but insisted he was still seeking peaceful relations with Kigali. His remarks were just the…

The Congolese army alleged the Rwandan army was backing an active rebellion in the eastern DRC, which Kigali denied. The move comes after months of growing suspicion and decades of mistrust. On Monday evening, General Sylvain Ekenge,…

Mali Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga has accused France of abandoning the conflict-torn country with its decision to draw down troops this year. Maiga told the UN General Assembly that he regretted the "unilateral announcement,"…