La situation de guerre en RDC : Négocier avec le Rwanda, c'est comme négocier avec le voleur dans sa propre maison

Depuis plusieurs décennies, la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) vit une tragédie continue dans l’Est de son territoire. Meurtres, pillages, viols de masse, déplacements forcés : ces horreurs trouvent leur origine dans une agression systématique, largement documentée, que de nombreux rapports internationaux attribuent directement ou indirectement au Rwanda.

Pourtant, aujourd’hui encore, certains appellent à des négociations avec Kigali.
Or, une évidence s’impose : la RDC n’a rien à négocier avec son agresseur.

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Kagame, Médiation et Manipulation : Comment le Rwanda Prolonge l’Occupation de l’Est de la RDC

 

Kagame, Médiation et Manipulation : Comment le Rwanda Prolonge l’Occupation de l’Est de la RDC

 

Alors que la communauté internationale exige le retrait immédiat des troupes rwandaises de l’est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), Kinshasa semble piégée dans les manœuvres dilatoires de Paul Kagame. Derrière une façade diplomatique se dessine une stratégie à long terme : maintenir une présence militaire illégale et contrôler indirectement une région riche en ressources stratégiques.

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Kagame, Mediation and Manipulation: How Rwanda Prolongs the Occupation of Eastern DRC

While the international community demands the immediate withdrawal of Rwandan troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kinshasa appears trapped in Paul Kagame's delaying tactics. Behind a façade of diplomacy, a long-term strategy is unfolding: maintaining an illegal military presence and indirectly controlling a region rich in strategic resources.

A Military Occupation Disguised as a Peace Process

The clear resolutions of the UN Security Council and the urgent calls from the United States demanding the withdrawal of the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) are systematically ignored. Kigali prefers to engage in a series of negotiations and regional meetings without concrete results: joint summits of the EAC and SADC, discussions in Qatar, and now, the appointment of Faure Gnassingbé as mediator.

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Rwanda's Genocide Remembrance: A Critical Analysis of Discrimination and Political Instrumentalization

The 1994 genocide in Rwanda stands as one of the most horrific episodes of mass violence in modern history. Over approximately 100 days, extremist Hutu militias and civilians systematically killed an estimated 800,000 to 1 million people, primarily Tutsi, but also moderate Hutus and others who opposed the genocidal regime. Each year, the Rwandan government leads a national mourning period known as Kwibuka (meaning "to remember" in Kinyarwanda) to honour the victims.

While remembrance is vital for healing and education, this analysis examines how Rwanda's genocide remembrance practices have been shaped by the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and how these practices systematically discriminate against other Rwandan ethnic certain groups, silence dissent, and promote a singular narrative that reinforces political dominance. This critical assessment argues that remembrance has become a powerful tool of state control rather than genuine reconciliation.

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Can Peace Last? Unpacking the Fragile Stability in the Great Lakes Region

The Great Lakes Region of Africa—spanning parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda—has long been synonymous with both extraordinary resilience and devastating conflict.

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The Genocide of the Rwandan Hutu Community in DRC: Untold History

 

The Genocide of the Rwandan Hutu Community in DRC: Untold History

When people hear about the Rwandan genocide, their minds turn almost exclusively to the 1994 mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority in Rwanda. Yet, what followed this tragedy remains one of the least discussed and most complex humanitarian crises in modern African history—the targeted killing of Rwandan Hutu civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). While this chapter rarely features in mainstream conversations, it is crucial for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of conflict, justice, and reconciliation in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

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Can Peace Last? Unpacking the Fragile Stability in the Great Lakes Region

The Great Lakes Region of Africa—spanning parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda—has long been synonymous with both extraordinary resilience and devastating conflict.

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Can Peace Last? Unpacking the Fragile Stability in the Great Lakes Region

The Great Lakes Region of Africa—spanning parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda—has long been synonymous with both extraordinary resilience and devastating conflict. At first glance, the region appears more stable than it was during the peak of violence in the 1990s and early 2000s. Open warfare has subsided, peace agreements have been signed, and regional dialogues are ongoing. Yet beneath this fragile calm lie deep-rooted tensions, unresolved historical grievances, and institutions that remain weak or contested.

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North and South Kivu Provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A comprehensive Overview.

Introduction

North and South Kivu are two eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), nestled along the borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi. These provinces are known for their stunning natural beauty, diverse populations, and extraordinary mineral wealth. However, they are also among the most conflict-affected areas in Africa, grappling with protracted insecurity, displacement, and humanitarian crises. Understanding the socio-political dynamics of North and South Kivu is essential for grasping the broader challenges and opportunities facing the DRC.

Historical Background

Before colonialism, the area now known as the Kivu region was home to numerous kingdoms and chiefdoms, such as the Bashi, Bavira, and Havu polities in the south and the Nande and Hunde communities in the north. The region became part of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium in the late 19th century, and was later integrated into the Belgian Congo. During colonial rule, the Kivu provinces saw significant migration of Rwandans—especially Hutu and Tutsi—encouraged by the Belgian administration to work on plantations and in mines.

Following independence in 1960, Kivu’s history has been marked by intermittent rebellions, ethnic tensions, and governance crises. The First (1996–1997) and Second Congo Wars (1998–2003) devastated the region, with numerous armed groups continuing to operate even after peace accords. These wars laid the foundation for many of the current security challenges.

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