Police reportedly surrounded the home of former Kenya Interior minister Fred Matiang’i in Nairobi on Wednesday night. The motive remains unclear. His lawyer says the government is trying to falsely accuse and frame the ex-minister.
Image caption: Mr Kagame criticised Mr Tshisekedi of failing to address DR Congo’s internal issues
Tensions between the African Great Lakes region neighbours continue to raise as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of invading its territory “disguised in M23 rebels”., Mr Kagame criticised Mr Tshisekedi for failing to address Congo’s internal issue and putting the blame on Rwanda.“This person has dishonoured dozens of agreements he has made with people… including even last time in Bujumbura”, Mr Kagame said.
Last weekend’s East African heads of state meeting in Bujumbura, Burundi, directed “immediate ceasefire”, “withdrawal of all foreign groups” and need for “dialogue among all the parties”.
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