Rwanda Turns East for Aid

After the United States, Britain and Europe suspended aid over Rwanda’s alleged support of Congolese rebels, the government has stepped up relations with China, which has indicated it will step up support.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets President Paul Kagame: Rwanda recently submitted a rebuttal to the UN Sanctions Committee on allegations that it is backing the M23 rebels in Congo-Kinshasa (file photo).

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    After years of receiving development assistance despite not meeting conditionalities, Rwanda has now seen its biggest donors suspend aid. Read more »

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