Rwanda Exits Regional Bloc Amid Tensions Over DR Congo Conflict

Wed Jul 30 2025 08:40:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Rwanda Exits Regional Bloc Amid Tensions Over DR Congo Conflict

Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States following heightened tensions and accusations regarding its involvement in the unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).


In a move that underscores regional instability, Rwanda has officially exited the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas) due to a diplomatic conflict relating to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC. The fallout followed a summit in Equatorial Guinea where Rwanda was denied the chairmanship it was slated to assume. Kigali claims its exclusion was a violation of its rights and indicative of bias against it influenced by the DRC. The ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, where the M23 has made significant territorial gains, has drawn international concern, with talks for a peace plan emerging in the aftermath of U.S. mediation.

Rwanda's disengagement from Eccas is attributed to perceived unfair treatment regarding its aspirations for leadership within the organization. The Rwandan government stated that it can no longer justify remaining part of an institution that misaligns with its principles. Congolese officials have been vocally critical of Kigali, emphasizing the need for accountability from Rwanda amid claims of its direct involvement in armed conflict within their borders. The backdrop of the conflict includes longstanding tensions over territory and governance that have fueled accusations of Rwandan military support for the rebels, which are refuted by Kigali.

After past departures and re-entries into Eccas, Rwanda's current exit raises questions about future cooperation among Central African nations, particularly in light of the ongoing fight against armed groups and the need for regional solidarity.

Additional reporting by Emery Makumeno.
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