But is the conflict in eastern Congo a dangerous drama waiting for a spark that will rekindle the ethnic divisions of the past that eventually led to the gruesome death of millions of people?

Ramaphosa had initially blamed the M23 and a “Rwandan Defence Force militia” for the South African casualties, while his ...

Risk analyst Kingsley Makhubela urges South Africa to focus on rebuilding relations with Rwanda rather than seeking revenge for the deaths of its soldiers.

The M23 rebel alliance besieged Goma and forced hundreds of local troops to surrender, a move that has been condemned by ...

Kagame’s leadership has been marked by authoritarianism, intolerance of dissent, and a willingness to destabilise neighbouring countries to achieve his goals.

Planes, small and big, fly in, are loaded with minerals, and fly out to destinations unknown, under the radar of the ...

The M23 rebel group that is backed by Rwanda has emerged as a more potent force after being crushed during their first ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...