Rwanda’s government described the sanctions against Gen. James Kabarebe, a deputy minister of foreign affairs, as “unjustified and unfounded”
Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.
The Vice-President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, on Friday received, in separate audiences, personalities of educational institutions from the United States of America, Brazil, Italy and Africa, with whom she discussed issues related to the strengthening of the educational system at all levels.
Rwanda has expressed its support for Gen. James Kabarebe following US sanctions due to violence in eastern Congo. The US accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels, threatening the Congolese government. Tensions are fueled by accusations of aggression and regional instability,
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Wednesday about finding "a peaceful end to the conflict" in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the State Department said.
As conflict continues to escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Catholic Church in Angola has signaled its readiness to welcome refugees fleeing the Central African country.
The United States has sanctioned a Rwandan government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in neighboring Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are battling the Congolese army and have captured more territory,
Punitive measures including sanctions make no contribution toward long-term security, peace, and stability for all countries of Great Lakes region, says government - Anadolu Ajansı