Germany halts new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict
M23 rebels sit on a truck during the escort of captured FDLR members (not pictured) to Rwanda for repatriation, at the Goma-Gisenyi Grande Barrier border crossing, March 1, 2025.
Germany has halted new development aid to Rwanda and is reviewing its existing commitments in response to the African nation's role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, the German development ministry said on Tuesday.
"In coordination with partners, Germany will further restrict bilateral cooperation with Rwanda," said a statement, adding that Berlin had informed Rwanda in advance of the move and urged it to withdraw support for the M23 rebel group, which has made advances in Congo.
