Region steps up diplomatic firefighting in Rwanda-DRC tensions

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Soldiers ride on a patrol car on National Road 2 at the edge of the area that was attacked by M23 rebels during clashes with the Congolese army in Kibumba, near the town of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 1, 2022. PHOTO | AFP

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda continued to spar over the activities of the M23 rebels, threatening to shake the foundation of the East African Community.

On Friday, Rwanda reported shelling in Gasizi village in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District at around noon, pointing an accusing finger at the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC).