The regionalization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis raises prospects for another multinational Congo War and the need for a robust African response.

Rwanda’s $640 million tourism industry is facing potential disruption due to its alleged support of M23 rebels in DR Congo.

The UK says it will also suspend future defense training assistance and demands that Kigali withdraw its troops from Congo.

On February 16th soldiers from M 23 marched single-file through the streets of Bukavu, eastern Congo’s second-largest city. The beleaguered remains of the Congolese army had retreated without a fight. Rebel fighters toting grenade-launchers and machine-guns took triumphant selfies in the city’s main square.