Media Wire Express Correspondent
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame announced that he has engaged in discussions with Angola’s President Joao Lourenco, who is serving as a mediator in the ongoing conflict.
Lourenco had met with the leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) just a day prior. Both leaders expressed their commitment to collaborating with other African nations to find a resolution to the hostilities.
In response to inquiries about the situation on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the conflict as a “very serious problem” but chose not to elaborate further. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the United Nations expressed concern over reports indicating that Rwandan forces have crossed the border towards areas where the M23 rebels are reportedly advancing.
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According to U.N. experts, the M23 rebels are supported by approximately 4,000 troops from Rwanda, a significant increase compared to the number present during their initial capture of Goma in 2012. The M23 is one of over 100 armed groups competing for control in the mineral-rich eastern region of Congo, which is believed to contain vast deposits valued at around $24 trillion, essential for much of the world’s technology.
