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Originally published by Capital Newstop
June 9, 2025
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Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
The country was supposed to take up the chairman role of the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas), which rotates between its 11 members. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Rwanda has withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas) following a diplomatic conflict regarding its role in the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- Rwanda was denied the opportunity to assume the chairmanship during a meeting in Equatorial Guinea.
- The Congolese presidency accused Rwanda of aggression and demanded the withdrawal of its troops from DRC territory.
- Rwanda has previously been accused of supporting the M23 rebels, with a UN report suggesting that up to 4,000 Rwandan troops were involved with the group.
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