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[Rwanda Forum] When Kagame Travels Abroad, Fighting Intensifies in the DRC: A Strategy to Deny His Involvement

Quand Kagame est en voyage, les combats s'intensifient en RDC : une stratégie pour nier son implication

L'un des phénomènes les plus troublants et récurrents dans le conflit de l'Est de la République démocratique du Congo est l'intensification des combats lorsque le président rwandais Paul Kagame se trouve en déplacement à l'étranger. Cette coïncidence, observée depuis plus de vingt ans, suscite des interrogations profondes sur la stratégie politique et diplomatique du Rwanda dans la région. Pour de nombreux analystes, diplomates, chercheurs et organisations de défense des droits humains, cette dynamique n'a rien d'un hasard : elle s'inscrit dans une logique visant à brouiller les pistes, créer un écran de fumée et permettre au Rwanda de nier toute responsabilité directe dans les offensives menées par les groupes armés qui lui sont affiliés, en particulier le M23.

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When Kagame Travels Abroad, Fighting Intensifies in the DRC: A Strategy to Deny His Involvement

One of the most troubling and recurring patterns in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is the intensification of fighting whenever Rwandan President Paul Kagame is travelling abroad. This coincidence, observed for more than twenty years, raises serious questions about Rwanda's political and diplomatic strategy in the region. For many analysts, diplomats, researchers and human rights organisations, this dynamic is not a coincidence at all: it forms part of a calculated approach designed to blur the lines, create a diplomatic smokescreen, and allow Rwanda to deny any direct responsibility for the offensives carried out by groups affiliated with it, particularly the M23.

Whenever Kagame participates in international summits, speaks on peace and security issues, or seeks to strengthen economic ties with Western partners, a surge in violence is observed on the ground. Attacks intensify, Congolese army positions are targeted, towns and villages are taken by force, thousands of civilians flee, and UN expert reports often confirm, months later, that these military operations were supported by Rwandan units. Yet while fighting rages, Kagame is on international stages giving speeches on stability and cooperation, projecting an image of distance between himself and the actions taking place on the battlefield.

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https://weimproveafrica.blogspot.com/2025/12/when-kagame-travels-abroad-fighting.html

 

The Congolese are ungrateful to Burundi:

Burundi's military intervention against Rwanda-M23 aggression and its marginalisation in the Washington Accords

Explanatory note: This document analyses Burundi's military intervention to defend the DRC against Rwandan and M23 aggression (2022-2025), and the systematic marginalisation of Bujumbura in the resulting regional agreements. The expression "The Congolese are ungrateful" refers to the Congolese government's inability to recognise and defend its principal military ally in negotiations it itself initiated.

Executive summary

The aggression: Since March 2022, Rwanda has militarily supported the M23 with up to 12,000 troops (according to the UN). In January-February 2025, this offensive culminated in the capture of Goma and Bukavu, displacing 400,000 people.

Burundi's response: Burundi deployed over 10,000 soldiers to defend the DRC (October 2023-February 2025). President Tshisekedi acknowledged that only Burundian forces actually fought the M23.

The DRC's appeal to Washington: Facing the crisis, Tshisekedi appealed to the United States (February-March 2025), offering access to critical minerals in exchange for American security assistance.

The result: The Washington Accord (27 June 2025) completely marginalised Burundi. Rwanda obtained a privileged partner position with tripartite agreements (DRC-Rwanda-USA) and bilateral agreements (USA-Rwanda). Burundi was excluded from everything.

Rwanda's refusal: In September 2025, Rwanda maintains its troops in the DRC despite the agreement. No consequences. Economic agreements continue.

The verdict: The country that aggresses (Rwanda) is rewarded. The country that defends (Burundi) is punished. This injustice results from the Congolese government's inability to defend its allies.

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https://weimproveafrica.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-congolese-of-drc-are-ungrateful-to.html

 

Les Congolais (RDC)  sont ingrats  envers le Burundi:

L'intervention militaire burundaise contre l'agression Rwanda-M23 et sa marginalisation dans les accords de Washington

Note explicative : Ce document analyse l'intervention militaire du Burundi pour défendre la RDC contre l'agression du Rwanda et du M23 (2022-2025), et la marginalisation systématique de Bujumbura dans les accords régionaux qui en ont découlé. L'expression « Les Congolais sont ingrats » désigne l'incapacité du gouvernement congolais à reconnaître et défendre son principal allié militaire dans les négociations qu'il a lui-même initiées.

Résumé exécutif

L'agression : Depuis mars 2022, le Rwanda soutient militairement le M23 avec jusqu'à 12 000 soldats (selon l'ONU). En janvier-février 2025, cette offensive culmine avec la prise de Goma et Bukavu, provoquant le déplacement de 400 000 personnes.

La réponse burundaise : Le Burundi déploie plus de 10 000 soldats pour défendre la RDC (octobre 2023-février 2025). Le président Tshisekedi reconnaît que seules les forces burundaises combattent réellement le M23.

L'appel de la RDC à Washington : Face à la crise, Tshisekedi fait appel aux États-Unis (février-mars 2025), offrant un accès aux minerais critiques contre une assistance sécuritaire.

Le résultat : L'accord de Washington (27 juin 2025) marginalise totalement le Burundi. Le Rwanda obtient une position de partenaire privilégié avec des accords tripartites (RDC-Rwanda-USA) et bilatéraux (USA-Rwanda). Le Burundi est exclu de tout.

Le refus rwandais : En septembre 2025, le Rwanda maintient ses troupes en RDC malgré l'accord. Aucune conséquence. Les accords économiques continuent.

Le verdict : Le pays qui agresse (Rwanda) est récompensé. Le pays qui défend (Burundi) est laissé de côté. Cette injustice résulte de l'incapacité du gouvernement congolais à défendre ses alliés.

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