An M23 fighter at a stadium in Goma, the biggest city in eastern DRC, which the Rwanda-backed armed group has seized

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Soudal Quick-Step skips Tour du Rwanda due to conflict in border region with DRC

Belgian cycling team Soudal Quick-Step has cancelled its participation in the Tour du Rwanda because of the conflict in the border region with Congo, reported newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. Another Belgian team, the Lotto Cycling Team, is currently still on the …

Soudal Quick-Step to pull out of Tour du Rwanda, safety issues raised

Soudal Quick-Step are set to miss the Tour du Rwanda with safety concerns raised over the upcoming race. The Belgian team were due to field their development squad in the week-long stage race, but there are concerns over the race travelling close to the …

DR Congo crisis: Rwanda offers passage for bodies of South African soldiers

Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack

Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its neighbour’s border.Kigali and Kinshasa have been blaming each other for renewed instability in east Congo, …

Tems to bring ‘Born in the Wild Tour’ to Joburg after ditching Rwanda

Big Concerts announced that Tems would perform at The Dome, in Joburg, on 20 March 2025. A week after ditching Rwanda for its political stance, Nigerian artist Tems will bring her Born in the Wild Tour to South Africa in March. Big Concerts announced that …

DRC crisis: Ramaphosa rules out public squabbles with Rwanda's Kagame

Hours after taking aim at US President Donald Trump over the land issue, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not fall into the trap of engaging heads of state publicly, saying important matters should be discussed behind closed doors. Ramaphosa was …

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles  Fly Directly To Kigali For Rwanda Clash 

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Eagles players will fly  directly to Kigali from their respective bases for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Eric Chelle’s side will be up against the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on …

World News | UN Rights Body Holds Urgent Session on Violence in Eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance

Geneva, Feb 7 (AP) The UN's top human rights body was holding an urgent session on Friday on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels recently captured a key city and some 3,000 people have been killed and nearly as many injured …

2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles fly directly to Kigali for Rwanda clash

Super Eagles stars will fly directly to Kigali, Rwanda, from their respective bases for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Rwanda will host the three-time African champions in a matchday five encounter at the Amahoro …