The US ambassador to the UN has accused Rwanda of escalating tensions in Africa’s Great Lakes region, following a peace deal between DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Kagame. Despite this agreement, the M23 rebel group claimed to have “liberated” Uvira, a strategic city, reportedly with Rwandan support. The rebels are seeking leverage in ongoing negotiations, while the situation raises fears of broader conflict and impacts Burundi’s economy, which relies on DR Congo. Aid agencies report a surge of refugees fleeing into Burundi amid heightened military activity.
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