South Africa-Rwanda Conflict Escalates in Eastern DRC
Following the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of supporting M23 rebels, escalating an existing conflict fueled by historical tensions and economic interests in the region, with potential US involvement shif...
South Africa-Rwanda Conflict Escalates in Eastern DRC
Following the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of supporting M23 rebels, escalating an existing conflict fueled by historical tensions and economic interests in the region, with potential US involvement shif...
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40% Bias Score
M23 Captures Goma, Escalating DRC Conflict
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, captured Goma, DRC's largest eastern city, escalating a long-running conflict and prompting international condemnation; the UN urged Rwanda to withdraw support, while protests erupted in Kinshasa.
M23 Captures Goma, Escalating DRC Conflict
M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, captured Goma, DRC's largest eastern city, escalating a long-running conflict and prompting international condemnation; the UN urged Rwanda to withdraw support, while protests erupted in Kinshasa.
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56% Bias Score
EU-Rwanda Mineral Deal Under Scrutiny Amidst DRC Conflict Escalation
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels' seizure of parts of Goma and advance into South Kivu, DRC, prompts calls to suspend the EU-Rwanda mineral agreement due to evidence of illicit mineral trade fueling the conflict; Belgium urges EU action, citing violation of international law and devastating humanitarian co...
EU-Rwanda Mineral Deal Under Scrutiny Amidst DRC Conflict Escalation
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels' seizure of parts of Goma and advance into South Kivu, DRC, prompts calls to suspend the EU-Rwanda mineral agreement due to evidence of illicit mineral trade fueling the conflict; Belgium urges EU action, citing violation of international law and devastating humanitarian co...
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48% Bias Score
DRC Demands UN Action Against Rwandan Aggression in Goma
The foreign minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged support of M23 rebels who seized control of Goma, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing a humanitarian crisis.
DRC Demands UN Action Against Rwandan Aggression in Goma
The foreign minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Rwanda for its alleged support of M23 rebels who seized control of Goma, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing a humanitarian crisis.
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56% Bias Score
M23 Offensive in Eastern DRC: Goma Besieged, Diplomatic Ties Severed
The M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda, is escalating its offensive in eastern DRC, besieging Goma and fighting intense battles in Sake, causing numerous deaths, including 13 international peacekeepers; the DRC has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda in response.
M23 Offensive in Eastern DRC: Goma Besieged, Diplomatic Ties Severed
The M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda, is escalating its offensive in eastern DRC, besieging Goma and fighting intense battles in Sake, causing numerous deaths, including 13 international peacekeepers; the DRC has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda in response.
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16% Bias Score
Rwanda Withdraws Controversial Ambassadorial Candidate to Netherlands Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Rwanda withdrew its controversial ambassadorial candidate, Alfred Gasana, to the Netherlands due to concerns raised by Rwandan refugees about his alleged human rights abuses; Gasana's nomination followed the recall of the previous ambassador for intimidating regime critics; a new candidate, Lambert ...
Rwanda Withdraws Controversial Ambassadorial Candidate to Netherlands Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Rwanda withdrew its controversial ambassadorial candidate, Alfred Gasana, to the Netherlands due to concerns raised by Rwandan refugees about his alleged human rights abuses; Gasana's nomination followed the recall of the previous ambassador for intimidating regime critics; a new candidate, Lambert ...
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44% Bias Score
Kagame Denies Rwandan Involvement in DRC Conflict Amidst Mounting Casualties
Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies Rwandan troop presence in the DRC despite overwhelming international evidence suggesting otherwise, as fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese forces has killed over 700 and injured thousands, prompting fears of regional conflict escalation.
Kagame Denies Rwandan Involvement in DRC Conflict Amidst Mounting Casualties
Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies Rwandan troop presence in the DRC despite overwhelming international evidence suggesting otherwise, as fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese forces has killed over 700 and injured thousands, prompting fears of regional conflict escalation.
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60% Bias Score
Limited International Pressure on Rwanda Amidst Renewed Congo Conflict
Rwanda's support for M23 rebels led to the capture of Goma, prompting criticism but limited sanctions from Western nations, unlike the 2012 response, due to Rwanda's improved international standing and Western focus on other crises.
Limited International Pressure on Rwanda Amidst Renewed Congo Conflict
Rwanda's support for M23 rebels led to the capture of Goma, prompting criticism but limited sanctions from Western nations, unlike the 2012 response, due to Rwanda's improved international standing and Western focus on other crises.
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40% Bias Score
Congo's Tshisekedi Responds to M23's Goma Takeover
Following the M23 militia's seizure of Goma, Congolese President Tshisekedi addressed the nation, urging resistance, accusing Rwanda of support, criticizing international inaction, and announcing a humanitarian plan; the EAC called for a ceasefire.
Congo's Tshisekedi Responds to M23's Goma Takeover
Following the M23 militia's seizure of Goma, Congolese President Tshisekedi addressed the nation, urging resistance, accusing Rwanda of support, criticizing international inaction, and announcing a humanitarian plan; the EAC called for a ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score
UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Rwanda Over DRC Invasion
The UK has threatened to cut over \$1 billion in aid to Rwanda due to its involvement in the DRC invasion; this follows the M23 rebels' capture of Goma, which the UK says is materially supported by Rwanda, despite Rwanda's denial and claims that the DRC is arming the FDLR, a claim supported by Tony ...
UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Rwanda Over DRC Invasion
The UK has threatened to cut over \$1 billion in aid to Rwanda due to its involvement in the DRC invasion; this follows the M23 rebels' capture of Goma, which the UK says is materially supported by Rwanda, despite Rwanda's denial and claims that the DRC is arming the FDLR, a claim supported by Tony ...
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52% Bias Score
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Congo Conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia seized the strategically important city of Masisi in eastern Congo, escalating the conflict after failed peace talks and representing a major setback for the Congolese army.
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44% Bias Score
Tshisekedi Accuses Opposition, Catholic Church of Treason
During a December 26th, 2024 gathering in Mbujimayi, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi accused the opposition and the Catholic Church of collaborating with enemies of the state, sparking immediate rebuttals from both groups, who cited past joint actions and peaceful interactions.
Tshisekedi Accuses Opposition, Catholic Church of Treason
During a December 26th, 2024 gathering in Mbujimayi, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi accused the opposition and the Catholic Church of collaborating with enemies of the state, sparking immediate rebuttals from both groups, who cited past joint actions and peaceful interactions.
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64% Bias Score