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The Conversation Africa, 23 February 2025
As the armed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rages on, calls are being made for non-military solutions. Read more »
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Africa: Rwandan Lawyers Say African Rights Court Lacks Jurisdiction In DR Congo Case
allAfrica, 12 February 2025
Lawyers representing Rwanda have questioned the jurisdiction of the African Court of Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) in adjudicating a case brought before it by the Democratic… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Africa Court On Human Rights Concludes Public Hearing In Rwanda-DR Congo Dispute
africancourt, 14 February 2025
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR) has concluded a two-day Public Hearing in Democratic Republic of Congo v Republic of Rwanda (Application… Read more »
Ruling In Rwanda-DR Congo Dispute To Set 'Key Legal Precedent'
The Africa Court on Human and People's Rights has announced the conclusion of a two-day hearing into a case brought against Rwanda by the Democratic Republic of Congo, alleging violations of human rights related to the ongoing armed conflict in the eastern region of DRC.
During the case, lawyers representing Rwanda questioned the jurisdiction of the court, citing the DRC's "failure" to exhaust local remedies.
Analysts have said the case sets a key precedent for human rights enforcement in Africa and tests the African Union's ability to uphold legal rulings. Writing in The Conversation, International Human Rights Law Professor Frans Viljoen said a successful outcome "could encourage peaceful dispute resolution among African nations".
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The Bristish government has strongly condemned advances made by M23 rebels in the eastern DR Congo and summoned the High Commissioner of Rwanda over the country's alleged sup Read more »
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While the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, and the DR Congo troops continue battlling over the strategic town of Sake, which is on the way to Goma, refugee camps and hospitals a Read more »
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Tensions on the Rwanda, DR Congo border have been simmering, after DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of supporting militia wanting to destabilise his ... Read more »
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DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has appealed to President Emmanuel Macron of France to assist in applying sanctions on Rwanda for their alleged support of M23 rebels in the ... Read more »
