President Paul Kagame Tells CNN He Doesn't Know If His Soldiers Are in DRC

Rwandan President and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Paul Kagame, has made a bold statement regarding the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In an interview with CNN, Kagame stated that he "doesn’t know if Rwanda’s forces are in Congo," raising eyebrows amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.

President Paul Kagame’s remarks came as Rwanda continues to face accusations from Kinshasa and international bodies of supporting the M23 rebel group, which has been active in eastern DRC.

The Congolese government has repeatedly accused Kigali of deploying troops and supplying arms to the rebels, a claim Rwanda has consistently denied.

Paul Kagame’s statement adds a new twist to the already strained relations between the two nations. The DRC has called for stronger regional and international intervention, urging the United Nations and African Union to take action against what it calls "Rwanda’s interference."

Meanwhile, Rwanda maintains that it is being unfairly targeted, arguing that insecurity in eastern Congo is a long-standing issue caused by the failure of the DRC government to manage its internal affairs.

Observers believe Paul Kagame’s remarks could be a strategic diplomatic move to distance Rwanda from direct involvement in the conflict. However, the ambiguity in his statement is likely to fuel further speculation and international scrutiny.

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With fighting intensifying in eastern DRC, pressure is mounting on regional leaders to find a peaceful resolution. Paul Kagame’s response to CNN, whether intentional or not, has left many questioning Rwanda’s true role in the ongoing crisis.