Moscow, Oct 30, 2026 (AFP) - DR Congo leader seeks Russian help to end Rwanda showdown

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Democratic Republic of Congo's leader on Friday asked Russia's President Vladimir Putin to help end a showdown with neighbouring Rwanda which Kinshasa accuses of helping an armed group fighting the government. President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of the permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit. Eastern DR Congo has been torn......

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