Today, Explained Chaos in Congo
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Feb 6, 2025 
Michaela Rong, an expert on Rwanda and Congo, and Stuart Reid, author of "The Lumumba Plot," dive deep into the ongoing turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They discuss the devastating impact of the M23 rebel group’s takeover of Goma and unravel the tangled web of international interests, especially U.S. complicity. Rong and Reid shed light on the CIA’s hidden role in Congo's history, the assassinated leader Patrice Lumumba's tumultuous path to independence, and the lasting scars of colonial machinations.
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Rwanda's Role in Congo Conflict
- Rwanda supports the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- M23 is capturing land rich in minerals, raising concerns of a Rwandan-backed land grab.
Rwanda's Justification for Intervention
- Rwanda, despite experiencing a genocide, intervenes in Congo.
- Rwanda claims its intervention is justified to protect against Hutu extremists.
Rwanda's Western Relations
- Rwanda maintains popularity with Western nations, receiving military aid from the US.
- President Kagame cultivates an image of stability, masking internal repression.
