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TimesLIVE
11-06-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with DRC
Rwanda says it will withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kigali had expected to assume the chairmanship of the 11-member bloc at a meeting on Saturday in Equatorial Guinea. Instead, the bloc kept Equatorial Guinea in the role, which Rwanda's foreign ministry denounced as a violation of its rights. Rwanda, in a statement, condemned DRC's "instrumentalisation" of the bloc and saw "no justification for remaining in an organisation whose current functioning runs counter to its founding principles". It wasn't clear if Rwanda's exit from the bloc would take immediate effect. The office of DRC President Felix Tshisekedi said in a statement that ECCAS members had "acknowledged the aggression against the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda and ordered the aggressor country to withdraw its troops from Congolese soil".
Saudi Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
KINSHASA — Rwanda says it is pulling out of a central African regional bloc after a diplomatic row over its involvement in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 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. But it was prevented from doing so at a meeting on Saturday in Equatorial Guinea. Announcing its decision to leave Eccas, Rwanda said its right to take up the "chairmanship... was deliberately ignored in order to impose the DRC's diktat". As a result, it saw "no justification for remaining in an organization whose current functioning runs counter to its founding principles and intended purpose". The row comes as efforts to end the fighting in eastern DR Congo continue. Following US mediation, Rwanda and DR Congo are working on a draft peace plan that is expected to be signed later this to a statement from the Congolese presidency, the Eccas leaders at the summit "acknowledged the aggression against the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda and ordered the aggressor country to withdraw its troops from Congolese soil".It added that until the dispute was resolved, it was decided that Equatorial Guinea would remain in the chairman role "to the detriment of Rwanda".In comments directed at Rwanda, Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said that "one cannot continually and voluntarily violate the principles that underpin our regional institutions and claim to want to preside over them".He added that the Eccas decision "should inspire other regional organizations to adopt a firmer stance against Rwanda".Rwanda has been accused of supporting M23 rebels in the east of DR Congo. The group has made major advances at the beginning of the year, taking the key regional cities of Goma and Congo's government, the US and France have identified Rwanda as backing the year, a UN experts' report said that up to 4,000 Rwandan troops were fighting alongside the Rwanda has denied the accusations, saying instead that its troops were deployed along its border to prevent the conflict spilling over into its has once before, in 2007, left Eccas, whose mission is to foster cooperation and strengthen regional integration in central Africa. It rejoined several years later. — BBC
Qatar Tribune
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo diplomatic row
KigalicTypeface:> Rwanda says it is pulling out of a central African regional bloc after a diplomatic row over its involvement in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 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. But it was prevented from doing so at a meeting on Saturday in Equatorial Guinea. Announcing its decision to leave Eccas, Rwanda said its right to take up the 'chairmanship… was deliberately ignored in order to impose the DRC's diktat'. As a result, it saw 'no justification for remaining in an organisation whose current functioning runs counter to its founding principles and intended purpose'. The row comes as efforts to end the fighting in eastern DR Congo continue. (Agencies)
See - Sada Elbalad
08-06-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Rwanda Withdraws from ECCAS over Blocked Leadership Transfer
Israa Farhan Rwanda has officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) after the regional bloc refused to grant it the rotating presidency, in breach of its charter. The decision was announced in a statement published by *The New Times* and marks a significant diplomatic shift in Central African regional politics. According to the Rwandan government, the refusal to transfer leadership as scheduled violates the foundational agreements of ECCAS. Kigali declared that it no longer sees value in remaining part of a body that operates contrary to its governing principles. The dispute escalated after ECCAS members voted to extend Equatorial Guinea's presidency for an additional year, despite the standard rotation that would have seen Rwanda assume leadership. The move was reportedly supported by Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the DRC accusing Rwanda of backing rebel groups in its eastern provinces. In response, Rwanda has also submitted a formal complaint to the African Union, condemning what it described as illegal actions by ECCAS. Established in 1983 and based in Libreville, Gabon, ECCAS comprises Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Rwanda's withdrawal marks a rare departure from a major African regional bloc and underscores deepening tensions in Central Africa. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Qatar Tribune
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Rwanda pulls out of ECCAS
KIGALI: Rwanda announced its departure from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), citing what it described as 'repeated violations of its rights as a member and the organization's failure to adhere to its founding principles'. Rwandan ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the country's government sees no point in continuing membership in an organization that no longer adheres to its principles and no longer performs its assigned role. The ministry indicated that the 26th Ordinary Summit of the organization, held Saturday in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, was a decisive turning point in this decision, after Rwanda's right to hold the rotating presidency of the regional block, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VI of the ECCAS Treaty, was ignored. ECCAS is a regional cooperation organization founded in 1983 and comprises 11 Central African countries, including Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, the Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Sao Tome and Principe.
