Rwanda Archives - Robert Lansing Institute

Goma at the Crossroads: Analyzing the Geopolitical and Humanitarian Challenges in Eastern DRC

The situation in Goma, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has deteriorated significantly due to recent escalations involving the M23 rebel group. Backed by Rwandan…

January 29, 2025DRC, M23, Rwanda

Democracy Geopolitics War crimes

The use of forced labor involving African citizens in Russia’s military factories reflects Moscow’s colonial approach to the African continent.

Moscow is engaging in human trafficking, employing African women in its defense industry through coercion. According to a report by the Associated Press, Russia has lured women from African countries…

October 11, 2024Kenya, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda

Democracy Governance

Authoritarian Kagame almost certainly win the fourth term in Rwanda

The President Paul Kagame is likely to win after the president held large rallies in major districts ofRwanda, telling his supporters about the progress his administration made. Since Kagame was first elected…

July 15, 2024Rwanda

Conflict Geopolitics Terrorism

DR Congo’s Conflict: Rwanda’s motives to support the M23 rebels

For a long time Kinshasa has accused neighboring Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels that have been engaged in intense fighting with the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo. The United…

February 23, 2024DRC, M23, Rwanda

Governance

Congolese PM resigns amid DRC-Rwanda tensions

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has resigned from his position after three years at the helm choosing, instead, to focus on parliamentary duties…

February 21, 2024DRC, M23, Rwanda

Conflict Geopolitics Terrorism

Rwanda-Burundi tensions threaten regional stability

Border tensions disrupting EAC integration. However, we do not see significant risks of military conflict between two countries yet. Burundi's closure of its border with Rwanda follows Burundi's President Evariste…

January 15, 2024Burundi, DRC, Rwanda

Geopolitics

Central Africa: The potential risks of foreign contingents’ confrontation in the region

Rwanda's influence growth in the Central African Republic (CAR) - involving military, diplomatic and economic interventions - is coming under increased scrutiny as Bangui's reliance on the support of Russian…

July 17, 2023CAR, Rwanda, Wagner Group

Propaganda and Disinformation

The totalitarian propaganda organizers and actors should be legally prosecuted and sanctioned

The very fact that propagandists of war criminal regimes are as responsible for the crimes as the leaders of these regimes requires international prosecution and punishment of those who are…

October 20, 2022Russia, Rwanda

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