Rwanda’s dictator gambles future on Congo invasion

May 26, 2025 General
Rwanda’s dictator gambles future on Congo invasion

For months, the city of Goma held its breath.

Paul Kagame - Rwanda's dictator gambles future on Congo invasion
Paul Kagame has gone from being considered a paragon of African leadership to a much-criticised dictator - Getty images
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M23 rebel soldiers stormed Goma in a bloody assault that lasted seven days
M23 rebel soldiers stormed Goma in a bloody assault that lasted seven days - Getty Images/Jospin Mwisha
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Sir Tony Blair and Paul Kagame
Sir Tony Blair was a staunch supporter of Mr Kagame, describing him as a ‘visionary’ - AFP/Adrian Dennis
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The lure of the east

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A mine in the Congo
Eastern Congo is blessed with resources such as gold, tin and coltan, resulting in widespread looting - Eduardo Soteras for The Telegraph
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The fall of Goma

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Soldier in the Congo
While Rwanda wants to project power into eastern Congo few know what Mr Kagame’s endgame is - Reuters/Pater Andrews
3004 M23 DRC conflict
3004 M23 DRC conflict
Donald Trump and Paul Kagame
Donald Trump has told Mr Kagame to sign a peace deal with Felix Tshisekedi, the Congolese president - AFP/Nicholas Kamm
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