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Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

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Congo has accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels, who have seized control of large swaths of the country's east. Emmanuel Macron wants to roll out more ambitious economic policies, in a bid to boost France's waning influence in the continent. Congo was Macron's last stop on his trip to Africa, which also included visits to Gabon, Angola and Republic of Congo.

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Reuters

Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urged visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to the M23 rebellion .

1 year ago·United States

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Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congo's leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

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Washington Times

Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urged visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to the M23 rebellion.

1 year ago·United States

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Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda. But the French leader said Saturday during a stop in the Congolese capital that he’s awaiting the outcome of peace negotiation efforts before considering such a step. Congo accuses neighboring Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels who over the past year have seized large swaths of eastern Congo. Rwand…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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