US sanctions Rwanda military as EU envoy, Museveni decry stalled Congo peace talks

Author: Julius BarigabaPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Rwanda

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US sanctions Rwanda military as EU envoy, Museveni decry stalled Congo peace talks

The United States imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, a financial institution serving Rwanda’s security services. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures over Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, European Union Great Lakes envoy Johan Borgstam held talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni amid growing frustration over stalled peace efforts.

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