Kenya deploys hundreds of troops to regional force in eastern DRC
Al JazeeraAPR 2023
This is a fight between the DRC and Rwanda, not some rogue rebel group. Just as the international community has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it needs to condemn Rwanda's invasion of the Congo because of power and resources. The DRC is rich with the minerals necessary for the incoming global energy transition, and it's the Congolese people's right, not external forces, to control the future of their homeland.
While there is blame to go around, the DRC government's responsibilities shouldn't be forgotten. As the UN peacekeeping mission rolls back its involvement and the DRC conducts elections next year, either Pres. Tshisekedi or his potential successor needs to take charge of the country's east and build a political and military structure to ensure peace.